Dental Hygienist - Full Time - Ottawa

Baseline Family Dental Care, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada •

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Why join us at MCA Dental, Baseline Family Dental?

• Access to more locations giving you the opportunity for schedule flexibility or relocation
• Opportunity to learn about different types of dentistry, such as Ortho Hygiene
• A fun, welcoming environment focused on patient care
• Yearly uniform allowance
• CE opportunities

*This is a permanent full-time opportunity*

About the Role:

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor and professional. You will identify the dental hygiene treatment plan according to individual patients' needs, ensuring that patient oral health is the focus!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest standards of patient care to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
• Use best practices for infection control including while processing instruments and treatment rooms.
• Conduct medical health history screening and updates.
• Perform baseline and routine assessments (including full mouth charting, probing, oral cancer screening).
• Take radiographs and impressions (as prescribed by the Dentist) and intraoral photos.
• Identify conditions and oral diseases such as gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis.
• Educate patients by providing oral hygiene instruction, plaque control instructions, and postoperative instructions as required.
• Identify gaps in the clinical schedule and assist with scheduling, such as booking preventive recall appointments and following up with outstanding treatment plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues during downtime in the schedule (Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dentists, and Administration).
• Attend continuing education events as required.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the CDHO.
• Outstanding communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with AbelDent is highly desirable.
• A friendly personality who works collaboratively with a team.

MCA values diversity and is committed to creating and fostering a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Baseline Family Dental Care, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,