Registered Dental Hygienist - Elmwood Dental Clinic

Job summary

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform clinical preventative hygiene services, including scaling, root planning, and applying sealants. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and delivering a tailored, patient-centered experience.

Job details

Get to Know Us: Elmwood Dental is a well-established local practice in the heart of Liverpool, NS, known for being proudly led by Dr. Raddall and family. For generations, our clinic has served the community with a strong focus on comfort, trust, and clinical excellence. We provide a full range of general dental services in a warm, welcoming environment, earning a reputation for outstanding experiences and patient centered care. Liverpool, Nova Scotia is a charming coastal town, rich in heritage and scenic views. Elmwood Dental id is conveniently located in the walkable Main Street which hosts boutique shops, artisan galleries, cafés, restaurants and waterfront views. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Liverpool’s proximity to stunning parks and white sand beaches such as Kejimkujik National Park and Carter’s Beach. Schedule: Full time or Part time hours available Flexible Schedule: 16-32 hours per week 8:00 - 4:00 PM Reach out with your availability, so we can accomadate you! What Sets Us Apart: Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth Your Role: Appropriately assess, plan, implement and evaluate services for patient care Perform all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, root planning, polishing, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants and whitening to patients Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling Establish and retain patient loyalty by delivering a tailored experience based on the patients’ expectations, while consistently maintaining ethical and professional behaviour About You: Completion of a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree is required Current registration as a Dental Hygienist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body is required Valid CPR certification is required Application Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.

What you’ll do

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform clinical preventative hygiene services, including scaling, root planning, and applying sealants. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and delivering a tailored, patient-centered experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree and maintain current registration with the provincial regulatory body. A valid CPR certification is also required for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay • Annual reviews • RRSP matching • Gym discounts • Insurance savings • Entertainment deals • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Continuing education

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• balanced · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Scaling
• Root planning
• Polishing
• Topical fluoride
• Pit and fissure sealants
• Whitening
• Oral health education
• Patient assessment
• Patient care planning
• Clinical preventative hygiene
• Dental hygiene
• Oral Health
• Dental Hygiene
• Dental Therapy
• Curiosity
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Patient-Centered Care
• Scaling And Root Planing
• Sealants

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Assistants and Therapists
• Dental Hygienists