Job Description
Bedford Orthodontics has an exciting Full-time permanent position available (with opportunity to lead into full time), looking for a talented Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Bedford, Nova Scotia team. Canadian Orthodontic Partners provides support services to Bedford Orthodontics and our national network of community-based clinics in delivering personalized Orthodontic treatment. We provide an enhanced level of patient care and service experience in our clinics putting patient care above all else. Come join a team that shares, collaborates, and learns with a vision of becoming the icon of orthodontic excellence by building self-esteem, one beautiful smile at a time.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Hourly Wage.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Orthodontic Coverage for employees and their families.
- Annual Uniform and Shoe Allowance.
- Educational Reimbursement Program.
- Guaranteed shift hours and employees qualify for all Statutory Holidays.
- Real Career Growth Opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing patient care and support in an enthusiastic way, building a personal connection at every visit.
- Ensures that patients receive optimal hygiene treatment based on clinical findings and their goal for comprehensive oral health.
- Desire to help, educate and improve our patients’ lives.
- Collect patient’s dental and relevant medical history, to reference during examinations.
- Prepare patients for the Orthodontist.
- Preparing patient and equipment for X-Rays
- Taking X-Rays and following all safety procedures as required
- Examine gums for infections or gum disease.
- Clean patient’s teeth to remove plague, polish, floss and brush.
- Bonding and removal of brackets and orthodontic appliances
- Placing and removing arch wires
- Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits and treatment progress.
- Updating patient records and examination notes
- Perform all lab duties/requirements as instructed by the Orthodontist or leadership team.
- Prepare and maintain all dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Call patients for aftercare and answer questions
- Travel to satellite locations if/when necessary
- Maintain a positive attitude and work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect, and cooperation.
- Possess great energy for a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience as a Dental Hygienist is preferred but not required.
- Successful completion of a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Hygiene Degree program.
- Registered and/or licensed by the dental hygiene regulatory authority within province, in good standing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal, an ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease.
- Great time management and organizational skills.
- Experience in an orthodontic office is preferred but not required.
- Current CPR and First Aid training.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Everyone who applies will be considered, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.