BHG Orthodontics is looking to welcome a Registered Dental Hygienist to our outstanding team. Orthodontic experience is an asset, but we look forward to supporting the right candidate to expand their skills.

Both our doctors at BHG Orthodontics have over 20 years of experience as orthodontic specialists, while also being on staff as clinical professors for the Graduate Orthodontics program at the University of Western Ontario. Given this our practice will provide a passionate Hygienist with the opportunity for a rewarding career.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patient screening procedures, progress reports, assessing oral hygiene, reviewing medical history, confirming/updating of personal information such as address, phone number, email, DDS
• Maintaining accurate records of patients’ oral health, treatment progress and procedures performed within practice management system
• Performing intra oral procedures authorized by DDS as indicated in patients’ chart: (e.g. archwires, chain elastics/elastic thread, coil springs, archwire/surgical hooks, auxillary hooks, Forsus springs, MARA elbows)
• Placing and removing of separating elastics
• Preparing of teeth + placing of fixed appliances previously fitted by DDS: (e.g. bands, brackets, MARA, RPE, Invisalign attachments, fixed lingual retainers)
• Removing fixed appliances and devices and residual cement: (e.g. brackets, bands, MARA, RPE, fixed retainers, Invisalign attachments)
• Scaling as necessary prior to placement of fixed lingual retainer
• Mechanically polishing teeth post removal of fixed appliances
• Taking impressions for retainer/mouthguard fabrication
• Providing instruction to patients regarding oral hygiene, dietary counseling relative to orthodontics, and specific information pertaining to devices/braces
• Assessing patient emergency concerns and restore patient to original state (e.g. clip poking archwires, replace broken archwires, replace broken or missing chain elastics, repair missing or loose fixed appliances/devices, reinsert/replace loose or missing parts of appliances/devices)
• Assisting with cleaning/disinfecting of operatories when time permits
• Providing reports to parents/guardians
• Interpreting MSDS/SDS and ensure proper protocols are followed
• Assessing emergency situations, aware of emergency protocols and knowledge of first aid and CPR
• Placing/removing of retraction cord as necessary to enable proper bracket placement (Restorative Hygienist/DDS only)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to provide key responsibilities while wearing personal protective equipment such as gown, cap, face shield, and mask
• For aerosol generating procedures a N95 or KN95 mask is required

About you:

• Values working as part of a team
• Pleasant, professional and courteous personality with a passion and energy for exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Alignment the vision, mission and values that drive what we do!

Qualifications:

• Registered Dental Hygienist or Restorative Dental Hygienist in good standing
• CPR C/AED Certification

What you will benefit from:

• Being part of a collaborative and engaging team that prioritizes employee development
• Partnering with, and learning from, an experienced network of professionals
• A competitive total rewards package with an employee benefits program that includes extended health coverage, a health spending account and an employee & family assistance program

How to Apply:

Please apply via Indeed. A cover letter is not required.

We know that applying to a new role takes a lot of work and we sincerely value your time and your interest in our orthodontic practice. We’re looking forward to reading your application. We thank all applicants, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BHG Orthodontics is part of the Corus Orthodontists family. Though this partnership we are able to offer competitive wages, best in class team benefits, training and opportunity for collaboration within and dynamic network of professionals.

Our goals include providing exceptional patient care, preserving and continually strengthening the patient-doctor relationship, fostering an inclusive culture, and fully supporting our team members.

BHG Orthodontics & Corus Orthodontists is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request and throughout the entire recruitment process. If contacted to discuss your application, please inform your recruiter of your accommodation needs.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Orthodontic: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR C/AED Certification (required)
• Registered Dental Hygienist License (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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