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Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists  (NOC 3222)
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
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Dental hygienists provide dental hygiene treatment and information related to the prevention of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth. They are employed in dentists' offices, hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, government agencies and private industry. Dental therapists carry out limited dental services related to the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth. They are employed by the federal government and the provincial governments to provide services in rural and remote communities.

dental hygienist, dental nurse, dental therapist.

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Dental hygienists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Conduct an initial dental assessment and consult with dentists on patient care
  • Take dental impressions
  • Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene procedures
  • Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
  • Remove stains and deposits from teeth to prevent tooth and root decay
  • Apply fluoride treatment
  • Take and develop X-rays
  • May perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist
  • May supervise dental assistants in their health care functions.
Dental therapists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Conduct dental assessments and consult with dentist on patient care
  • Take dental impressions
  • Take and develop X-rays
  • Remove stains and deposits from teeth to prevent tooth and root decay
  • Apply fluoride treatment
  • Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene procedures
  • Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
  • May drill and fill cavities, extract teeth and replace portions of tooth crown.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chicoutimi, Ville de Saguenay, Alma, Jonquière, La Baie, Roberval, Desbiens, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Métabetchouan, Normandin, Saint-Coeur-de-Marie, Saint-Félicien, Bagotville, Grande-Baie, Port-Alfred, Saint-Honoré

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Outlook & Prospects for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists in Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists in Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region Fair 2012-11-08

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region are expected to be fair for this occupation.

Opportunities will open up primarily because of employment increase. Only few of them will retire from their positions, because the proportion of dental hygienists and dental therapists aged 55 and over is much lower than for the work force as a whole.

The turnover rate is relatively high in this field.

Few, if any, promotional opportunities exist for dental hygienists and dental therapists in dentists' offices.

Furthermore, difficult working conditions (work is often done standing or bending, irregular and part-time work schedules, etc) and relatively low salaries for an occupation that requires a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) could also prompt many of these workers to enter other fields or pursue their education at the university level.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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