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full-time 2 months ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

ScarboroSmiles

300 Borough Dr Unit 53A, Scarborough, ON
48–55/hr

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Job Description

About ScarboroSmiles
ScarboroSmiles is a well-established, growing dental practice in Scarborough focused on delivering excellent dentistry, a warm patient experience, and a supportive team culture. We are building a more structured, collaborative, and patient-centred practice where every team member understands their role, feels supported, and contributes to a consistent 5-star patient journey.

We are looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist who is clinically strong, patient-focused, reliable, and excited to be part of a team that values professionalism, communication, continuous learning, and high-quality care.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

About the Role
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care while supporting patient education, recall effectiveness, treatment awareness, and overall patient retention. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and working as part of a collaborative dental team.

The successful candidate will be confident in creating a positive patient experience, explaining oral health findings clearly, supporting clinical recommendations, and helping patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visit.

Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including scaling, root planing, polishing, fluoride treatment, oral hygiene instruction, and periodontal maintenance.

Complete periodontal assessments, probing, charting, oral cancer screening, and medical history reviews.

Take prescribed radiographs in accordance with office protocols.

Educate patients on oral health, periodontal health, home care, prevention, and recommended hygiene intervals.

Support the dentist through strong clinical communication and clear patient handoffs.

Help patients understand the value of recommended treatment and ongoing preventive care.

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical notes.

Follow infection prevention and control protocols, sterilization standards, and office SOPs.

Support a consistent and welcoming patient experience from seating to dismissal.

Contribute to recall, retention, and patient reactivation efforts.

Work collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants, front desk, and management.

Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For
Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the CDHO.

Current CPR certification.

Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Warm, professional, and patient-centred chairside manner.

Positive attitude and strong teamwork.

Reliable, punctual, organized, and accountable.

Comfortable working in a busy dental practice.

Open to feedback, training, and continuous learning.

Ability to follow systems, protocols, and documentation standards.

Assets
Experience in a general dental practice.

Experience with periodontal therapy and maintenance.

Familiarity with digital radiography, intraoral cameras, or iTero scanning.

Knowledge or interest in Invisalign.

Comfort discussing treatment needs and supporting patient understanding.

Experience with dental practice management software.

Evening or Saturday availability.

Why Join ScarboroSmiles?

Competitive pay: $48.00–$55.00 per hour.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Established patient base.

Opportunity to grow with a structured and evolving practice.

Focus on high-quality patient care, not rushed dentistry.

On-site parking.

Team culture that values professionalism, learning, and accountability.

How to Apply
If you are a caring, motivated, and professional Dental Hygienist looking for a rewarding opportunity with a growing dental team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $48.00-$55.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
CDHO License (required)
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Dental Hygiene
• Communication skills

About ScarboroSmiles

ScarboroSmiles is a trusted, family-run dental clinic in Scarborough, ON, serving the community for over 40 years. Led by a dedicated father-daughter team, the practice is known for its great service, short wait times, clean and bright office, and friendly staff.

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