Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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; Perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist; 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 fluoride treatment

Experience No experience

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

Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English