Registered Dental Hygienist

Job summary

Perform preventive hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, periodontal assessments, and scaling and root planing. Educate patients on oral health and collaborate with dentists to implement individual treatment plans.

Job details

Company Description Bunbury Dental Clinic is a locally ownef dental practice located at 25 Hopeton Road in Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The clinic provides comprehensive dental services to individuals and families in the local community. Team members work in a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care and quality treatment outcomes. Bunbury Dental Clinic values professionalism, clear communication, and a welcoming atmosphere for both patients and staff. Role Description The Registered Dental Hygienist is a full-time, on-site role based at Bunbury Dental Clinic in Stratford, PE. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing dental prophylaxis, periodontal assessments, scaling and root planing, and other preventive hygiene services. The hygienist educates patients on oral health, home care techniques, and disease prevention, while collaborating with dentists to develop and implement individual treatment plans. Additional duties include maintaining accurate clinical records, following infection control and sterilization protocols, and contributing to a supportive, efficient clinical workflow. Qualifications Strong clinical skills in Dentistry and comprehensive Dental Care, with the ability to support diagnostic and treatment processes. Expertise in Hygiene practices and Dental Prophylaxis, including preventive and maintenance care for diverse patient populations. Knowledge of Periodontal Disease assessment, management, and patient education to support long-term oral health. Current registration or licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility to obtain it. Proficiency in infection control, sterilization procedures, and use of dental hygiene instruments and equipment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and educate patients clearly and respectfully. Ability to work collaboratively within a dental team, manage time efficiently, and adapt to a busy clinical environment. Experience with electronic dental records and basic computer skills; CPR certification is an asset.

What you’ll do

Perform preventive hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, periodontal assessments, and scaling and root planing. Educate patients on oral health and collaborate with dentists to implement individual treatment plans.

Requirements

Must be a registered or licensable Dental Hygienist with strong clinical skills in dentistry and hygiene practices. Proficiency in infection control and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy clinical environment is required.

Listed skills

• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dental Prophylaxis
• Periodontal Assessment
• Scaling and Root Planing
• Patient Education
• Infection Control
• Sterilization Protocols
• Clinical Record Maintenance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Electronic Dental Records
• CPR

Job areas

• Healthcare