Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness

Work Setting Dental practice

Dental Therapist Specific Skills

Administer local anesthetics; Take dental impressions; Take, develop and mount X-rays; Remove stains and deposits from teeth; Remove sutures; Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene; Diagnose type and severity of diseases; Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care; Apply fluoride treatment

Dental Hygienist Specific Skills

Administer local anesthetics; Take dental impressions; Take, develop and mount X-rays; Remove stains and deposits from teeth; Remove sutures; Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene; Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care; Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease; Apply and remove temporary dressings; Apply fluoride treatment

Other Languages Mandarin; Spanish; Castilian; Persian

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages English