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Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists  (NOC 3222)
South Coast--Burin Peninsula 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

Bulls Cove, Burgeo, Channel-Port aux Basques, Fortune, Grand Bank, Harbour Breton, Harbour Mille, Marystown

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Education & Job Requirements for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists in South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region

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Experience:
No experience required.

Dental Hygienist Specific Skills:
Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene. Take, develop and mount X-rays. Apply fluoride treatment. Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease. Remove stains and deposits from teeth. Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care.

Dental Therapist Specific Skills:
Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene. Take, develop and mount X-rays. Remove stains and deposits from teeth. Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care.

Additional Skills:
Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions.

Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, computer use, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, document use, finding information, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning, numeracy and significant use of memory.

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