Dental Hygienist

DentalZen - 6 emplois

Whitby, ON

Publié il y a 5 jours

Détails de l'emploi :

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We are looking for a Part-time Dental Hygienist to join our team on Mondays from 12pm to 8pm.
Please only apply if you are available for the time specified.
Responsibilities:

Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath the margins of gums.
Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under the patient's chin for signs of tenderness or swelling.
Noting and reviewing patient medical history.
Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease.
Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.
Maintaining dental equipment and X-ray machines.
Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues.
Exposing and developing X-ray film.
Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments.
Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care.
Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents.
Working with dentists and dental assistants.
Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients.

Requirements:

Able to use an x-ray machine.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Comfortable using computers for a variety of tasks.
Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.

Additional Information:The pay rate will be based on experience.

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What are the working hours for the Dental Hygienist position?

This is a part-time role on Mondays from 12pm to 8pm, and applicants must be available for that time.

Where is this Dental Hygienist job located?

The position is based in Whitby, ON.

What responsibilities will I have as a Dental Hygienist here?

Responsibilities include cleaning teeth, examining gums and oral health, recording dental findings, maintaining equipment and X-ray machines, exposing and developing X-ray film, and promoting preventative care.

What patient care tasks involve disease detection or assessment?

You will feel and visually examine gums for signs of disease, sores, and other issues, and look for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under the chin.

What qualifications or skills are required for this role?

You should be able to use an X-ray machine, have excellent communication skills, be comfortable using computers, and be knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.

What is the compensation basis for this role?

The pay rate will be based on experience.

What team collaboration is expected in this role?

You will be working with dentists and dental assistants and maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients.