Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Security and Safety Immunization records

Work Setting Dental practice

Dental Therapist Specific Skills

Take dental impressions; Take, develop and mount X-rays; Remove stains and deposits from teeth; Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene; Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care; Apply fluoride treatment

Dental Hygienist Specific Skills

Take dental impressions; Take, develop and mount X-rays; Remove stains and deposits from teeth; Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene; Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care; Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease; Apply and remove temporary dressings; Apply fluoride treatment

Experience No experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English