1 Part-time Dental Hygienist

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.

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.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $34.40 to $43.40 based on qualifications and experience.

To apply to this position, please go to and select "Apply Now" and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by March 6, 2026. Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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