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Job DescriptionThe dental hygienist is expected to perform the following duties:
- Conduct patient screening and oral health assessments, including taking vital signs and documenting patient medical and health history
- Take dental impressions
- Take and develop X-rays - HARP Certified
- Perform preventative dental procedures such as teeth cleaning, scaling, gum stimulation and fluoride and sealant applications
- Provide oral care instructions such as oral hygiene procedures, strategies to maintain and improve oral health and on the impact of nutrition on oral health
- Consult with dentists on patient care
- May perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist
- May supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
- May participate in community- or school-based oral health initiatives such as oral screening
- Work with Dentists and Front Desk personnel for booking puposes
- May supervise and execute inventory management duties for dental material and supplies
- Must reliable commute to Mississauga, Ontario