Dental Assistant

1 week ago

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada docbraces Full time

docbraces has an exciting 18 Month, Full-time Contract opportunity, looking for a talented Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Truro, NS team.

Canadian Orthodontic Partners provides support services to docbraces and our national network of community-based clinics in delivering personalized Orthodontic treatment.

We provide an enhanced level of patient care and service experience in our 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.

**Signing Bonus of $1,500

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Hourly Wage + Quarterly 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 fastpaced 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.
  • Current CPR and First Aid training.

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