DENTAL HYGIENIST

Job ID: 63837

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Public Health, Strategy & Clinical Services

Work Location: 791 Queen St E, 45 Overlea Blvd., 1 Yorkgate Blvd.

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (11 month) vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $44.64 - $48.88, TF0160, Wage Grade: 12

Shift Information: Mon-Fri 7hrs/day 35hrs/week; including evenings and weekends 

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: Three Vacancies (3)

Posting Period: 6-May-2026 - 21-May-2026

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical dental preventive services, i.e. topical fluoride application, sealant placement, scaling, polishing and individual oral hygiene instruction
• Conducts dental screenings, maintains records and takes, mounts and screens x-rays
• Assigns clients to specific services based on assessment of their individual dental needs, and advises dentists of complications encountered
• Responsible for following infection control protocols and procedures as per IPAC and TPH guidelines
• Completes documentation for all services provided, including follow-up of children urgently requiring care, the procurement of consent to treatment documentation, maintenance of the defect lists and enrolment of eligible children
• Contacts parents, guardians and teachers to obtain and confirm patient information
• Teaches dental health and prepares teaching aids for dental health instruction in classrooms, day care centres, geriatric institutions and selected community groups, including those with special needs
• Mentors’ dental hygiene students
• Conducts oral assessments in schools or Community Dental Clinics. Consults with families and makes appropriate referrals
• Facilitates groups and distributes educational material, which includes the preparation of articles and pamphlets for community information
• Conducts screening and dental survey of assigned populations annually

Key Qualifications: 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (Completed Diploma in Dental Hygiene).
2. Considerable experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental practice.
3. Experience working with children and seniors.

You must also have:

• Work experience in a hospital setting is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Abeldent is an asset.
• Proficiency in clinical management of patients.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of dental hygiene.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present educational programs to the public.
• Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to give direction and instruction to dental assistants and dental hygiene students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and general public.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

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Accommodation

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