Summary Expanded Duty Dental Hygienist in Northwest Territories
Find key facts and figures about working as an expanded duty dental hygienist. The following information is applicable to all Dental hygienists and dental therapists (NOC 32111).
Description
Dental hygienists provide dental hygiene treatment and services related to oral health promotion and disease and mouth injury prevention. They are employed in a variety of settings including dentists' offices, hospitals, private clinics, educational institutions, public health agencies or they may be self-employed. Dental therapists provide limited restorative dental treatment in addition to dental hygiene services. They are employed by the federal government and the provincial governments to provide services in rural and remote communities.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
Not available
Median wage in Northwest Territories
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in Northwest Territories
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Competencies
- Instructing
- Time Management
- Writing
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
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