Job Summary
Join the team at Huron Dental Group, Lambton Family Dental, as a Restorative Registered Dental Hygienist and become part of a supportive, patient-focused practice that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Restorative Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you will provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene services while performing restorative procedures within your authorized scope of practice under the direction of the dentist. You will play an integral role in improving patients' oral health through clinical excellence, patient education, and a collaborative approach to care.
At Lambton Family Dental, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team that is committed to delivering high quality, patient-centered care. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute to exceptional patient experiences.
We are committed to supporting your professional growth through continuing education and opportunities to expand your clinical skills. As part of Huron Dental Group, you'll also have the opportunity to be involved in community initiatives while building a rewarding career with a practice that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a positive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Position Overview
The Restorative Registered Dental Hygienist is a licensed oral healthcare professional responsible for providing preventive, therapeutic, and restorative dental hygiene services in accordance with the regulations established by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO). Working collaboratively with the dentist and clinical team, this role supports comprehensive patient care by delivering restorative procedures within their authorized scope of practice while promoting oral health through education, prevention, and evidence-based treatment. The Restorative Registered Dental Hygienist is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a safe, professional, and compassionate environment.
Core Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental hygiene principles, restorative procedures, and current clinical best practices.
- Thorough understanding of CDHO Standards of Practice and applicable provincial legislation.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of attention to detail with a commitment to quality patient care.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary dental team.
- Professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive dental hygiene assessments, including reviewing medical histories, oral health assessments, periodontal evaluations, and risk assessments.
- Perform scaling, root planing, periodontal maintenance, prophylaxis, fluoride applications, desensitizing treatments, and other preventive dental hygiene procedures.
- Take, expose, and interpret dental radiographs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Perform restorative dental hygiene procedures within the authorized scope of practice, including the placement, carving, contouring, finishing, and polishing of direct restorative materials as prescribed by the dentist and permitted under Ontario legislation.
- Remove temporary restorative materials and complete restorative procedures as authorized.
- Monitor restorative outcomes and communicate findings to the supervising dentist.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, restorative care, nutrition, preventive strategies, and home care recommendations.
- Identify signs of oral disease, restorative concerns, or changes in oral health and collaborate with the dentist regarding diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential patient records in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and privacy requirements.
- Adhere to all infection prevention and control (IPAC), sterilization, occupational health and safety, and clinic policies.
- Ensure operatories, equipment, and instruments are maintained in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, continuing education, and professional development activities required to maintain licensure.
- Contribute positively to a collaborative, patient-focused clinical environment and support fellow team members as required.
Qualifications
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).
- Successful completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene diploma or degree program.
- Completion of CDHO-approved restorative authorization permitting restorative dental hygiene procedures.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
- Knowledge of current infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards and best practices.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient relationship skills.
- Experience using dental practice management software and electronic health records is considered an asset.
- Commitment to maintaining professional competency through continuing education.
Work Conditions
- Work is performed primarily within a dental clinic environment.
- Requires prolonged standing, sitting, repetitive hand movements, fine motor skills, and manual dexterity.
- Exposure to infectious materials, bloodborne pathogens, dental instruments, cleaning agents, and other clinical hazards. Compliance with all safety and infection prevention protocols is mandatory.
- Full-time or part-time schedules may be available and may include evenings or Saturdays based on operational requirements.
- Works closely with dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, sterilization staff, and administrative team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
- You must be legally authorized to live and work in Canada.
Closing Statement
This role is a current opening within Huron Dental Group, and we’re excited to connect with candidates who are interested in joining our team.
As part of our hiring process, we may use automated or artificial intelligence tools to help review and screen applications.
Huron Dental Group is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, and we encourage candidates to let us know if support is needed at any stage.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that strengthen our workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Experience in a dental environment is considered an asset.
Thank you to all applicants for your interest; only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
Pay: $65.00-$85.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Diploma or degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
Experience:
- Restorative Dental Hygienist: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
