Dental Hygienist - Dental Clinic

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

This position is responsible is responsible for providing Regional public health dental programs and services as outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act;conducting dental screening and referral programs for children and youth; and providing clinical preventive services including topical fluoride applications scaling polishing sealants and oral hygiene instruction.

Schedules and conducts dental screening and surveys for pre-school and school-aged children in child care and Early Years centres public health dental clinics elementary schools and community settings.
Follows up on clinical findings by contacting parents and dental offices to ensure that the treatment is received; refers cases of suspected dental neglect and/or abuse to the Childrens Aid Society.
Performs preventive services such as polishing scaling topical fluoride applications and fissure sealants for children and youth.
Refers clients to dentists and specialists on a regular basis and in case of emergency.
Evaluates and recognizes existing oral conditions requiring treatment and assesses eligibility for publicly funded children/seniors dental programs.
Accepts responsibility for clinical decisions accuracy of records and charts and the delivery and completion of assigned programs as a regulated health professional in the dental team.
Complies with infection prevention and control guidelines in accordance with the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).
Prepares and sterilizes instruments maintains laboratory and dental equipment and sharpens dental instruments as required.
Responds to inquires and resolves concerns as appropriate from dental health inquiries from residents/parents dental offices health professionals and the community.
Assists the Manager with the procurement of dental supplies by communicating with dental supply companies on various issues including equipment repairs quotations orders merchandise credits and materials as required.
Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Dental Hygiene or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario.