Dental Hygienist

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  • CompanyMiddlesex London Health Unit
  • Job TypeHealth
  • Required ExperiencePrevious experience working with children, seniors, and vulnerable populations in a clinical setting. Experience working in the Public Health sector is preferred;
  • Job TypePart Time
  • Education / CredentialsRegistered by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario; Completion of a diploma in Dental Hygiene; Baccalaureate degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field is an asset;
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline03/06/2026

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Job Description

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for one part-time Dental Hygienist to work on the Oral Health & Clinical Support Services team in our London and Strathroy clinics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Manager, Oral Health & Clinical Support Services, the incumbent will:
• Provide preventive and clinical dental hygiene services to children, youth and seniors in a public health clinic;
• Provide dental education & maintain dental records;
• Responsible for conducting oral screening for clinic clients;
• Maintain standards of practice, with particular attention to dental disinfection and sterilization procedures;
• Participate in community dental education activities;
• Provide services to seniors under government-assisted programs;
• Provide all clinical services that a dental hygienist is legally permitted to carry out including: provision of topical fluorides, placement of sealants, dental prophylaxis, and scaling; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario;
• Completion of a diploma in Dental Hygiene;
• Baccalaureate degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field is an asset;
• Current knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services;
• Current CPR and First Aid certification;
• Previous experience working with children, seniors, and vulnerable populations in a clinical setting;
• Experience working in the Public Health sector is preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office Suite, and database software;
• Experience with ABELDent and Oral Health Information Support System (OHISS) is an asset;
• Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.
• The ability to work in both the London and Strathroy MLHU Dental Clinc.
• Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other language is highly desirable.

How to Apply

To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com and select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by March 6, 2026.