Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are supporting our client, docbraces Hatheway Bridgewater. They have an exciting full-time opportunity, looking for a talented Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team.
Canadian Orthodontic Partners provides support services to docbraces Hatheway Bridgewater and their national network of community-based clinics in delivering personalized Orthodontic treatment. They provide an enhanced level of patient care and service experience in their 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 They Offer:
Competitive Hourly Wage + Signing bonus
• 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.
Ortho module is an asset but not required
· Current CPR and First Aid training.