Dental Hygienist – Orthodontics

Job summary

Support orthodontic treatments, follow-up visits, and clinical procedures, including taking radiographs, photographs, scans, and diagnostic records. Assist with appliance placement and removal under the orthodontist’s direction, educate patients on oral hygiene, and collaborate with the clinical team to provide a positive patient experience.

Job details

Overview Title: Dental Hygienist – Orthodontics Location: Saint-Léonard, Quebec Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time A growing orthodontic practice is seeking a friendly, motivated, and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join its clinical team. This opportunity is ideal for a dental professional interested in developing expertise in orthodontics, with training available for candidates without prior orthodontic experience. Candidates without experience in orthodontic hygiene are also accepted. Key Responsibilities - Support orthodontic treatments, follow-up appointments, and clinical procedures. - Take dental radiographs, clinical photographs, intraoral scans, and diagnostic records. - Assist with orthodontic appliance placement and removal under the orthodontist’s direction. - Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and provide guidance throughout their treatment. - Collaborate with the orthodontist and clinical team to ensure a positive patient experience. - Maintain professional clinical standards and contribute to an organized, welcoming environment. Requirements - Relevant dental hygiene education and applicable professional licensing. - Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. - Professional, caring, energetic, and detail-oriented approach. - Previous orthodontic experience is an asset but not required. - French and English proficiency is an asset. - Willingness to learn and develop orthodontic skills through training.

What you’ll do

Support orthodontic treatments, follow-up visits, and clinical procedures, including taking radiographs, photographs, scans, and diagnostic records. Assist with appliance placement and removal under the orthodontist’s direction, educate patients on oral hygiene, and collaborate with the clinical team to provide a positive patient experience.

Requirements

Candidates need relevant dental hygiene education and applicable professional licensing, along with strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Prior orthodontic experience is not required; training is available, and French and English proficiency is an asset.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dental Hygiene
• Orthodontic Treatment Support
• Dental Radiography
• Clinical Photography
• Intraoral Scanning
• Diagnostic Record Collection
• Orthodontic Appliance Placement and Removal
• Patient Education
• Oral Hygiene Guidance
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Healthcare

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