Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian is currently seeking a full time Dental Hygienist to work at CFB Shilo. The Dental Hygienist functions as a member of the dental health care team in the provision of quality dental treatment, therapeutic care and the provision of limited procedures and services as directed by a licensed Dentist. This role is ideal if you have an interest in treating the military population (adults only). This is a rewarding position where you would make a difference in the lives of the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe.

Clinic hours are Monday to Friday, 7:15am – 3:45pm. No evenings. No weekends.

Benefits and paid leave included.

Responsibilities

• Perform scaling, root planning, polishing procedures, desensitizing agents, occlusal sealants and anti-cariogenic agents
• Provide oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counselling and smoking cessation
• Conduct periodontal examinations and record clinical findings
• Take and dictate findings of digital radiographs
• Provide administrative support such as updating patient databases, scheduling programs, and maintaining patient records

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• Registered within the Manitoba Dental Hygienist Association
• CPR or BLS certificate

Additional Requirements

• You will be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level