Dental Hygienist

docbraces London has an exciting Full-time opportunity, looking for a talented Registered Dental Hygienist to join our London, ON team. Canadian Orthodontic Partners provides support services to docbraces London 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.

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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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 fast-paced 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.