VIU Dental Hygiene Program

Take a look at this new Orthodontic Module that will be offered at VIU starting this fall! This course is offered to dental assistants and dental hygienists asynchronously online with an in-person clinical component.

Are you a certified dental assistant or dental hygienist looking for further career opportunities? Expand your skill set with training in orthodontics and explore new avenues for clinical practice with VIU’s new orthodontic module!

Details:
Taking place from September 16 to November 17, 2024, this course features a blend of online and in-person learning so it’s accessible for working professionals. Clinical skills training takes place November 15 to 17 at the Nanaimo campus. Tuition is $1,850.

Open the door to new career possibilities:
The course covers all the expanded duties to work in an orthodontics clinic and those who complete it can apply for the orthodontic designation with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals.

Course Requirements:
This course is open to certified dental assistants and dental hygienists. You must have at least one year of experience in a dental practice and will need to supply proof of your experience.

Learn more: https://pdt.viu.ca/orthodontic-module

Great opportunity for new grad to temp or more!
Contact Sue at Dover View Dental.

Career Opportunity: Willow Point Dental - Dental Hygienist

We are looking for a full time Registered Dental Hygienist. The shift will be Monday to Thursday 7:30-4:30 with an hour lunch. No weekends.
Our office offers competitive wages, Full benefits, Employer matching RRSP's and uniform allowance.
We are looking for a positive, motivated team player to join our team. We have a very well-established office with great long term staff.
Please send resume to [email protected] or call Charmian at 250-923-3000

Career Opportunity:
Tyhee Dental, in downtown Smithers, BC is looking to add another full-time (preferred) or part-time hygienist to our wonderful team at our busy clinic. Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with a half hour lunch break, and the option of working Fridays. Very competitive salary with benefits. The office is digital and our clinic prides itself on providing excellent healthcare to the community.
Smithers is a young and growing community which has excellent outdoor recreation activities all year round. You will never find yourself bored in the beautiful Bulkley Valley and with no evening or weekend shifts you can truly achieve the perfect work-life balance here with us! While Tyhee Dental has been operational for more than 30 years, Dr. Trevor Lake and Dr. Anna Burns recently became the new owners and are eager to continue to build onto its excellent reputation with their enthusiastic, fun, and knowledgeable team. Please email your resume to: [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS to each student writing or about to write the NDHCE.
You got this!!

F/T RDH required 32 hours/week from June 10-November 28, 2024, for Valley Dental Clinic. Monday-Thursday, 9-4. No evenings or weekends. Paid vacation, guaranteed hours, and competitive wages. New grads welcome!
Submit resume to Suzanne: [email protected] or call 250-746-9697.

We are currently looking to hire a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a busy and well-established practice in the Comox Valley area. The successful RDH candidate will have a passion for building strong patient relationships and contributing to their ongoing oral health. As an RDH at this practice, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from a strong team of dental professionals.
Salary Range: $54 – $62/hr.
Email: [email protected]

Full time hygienist needed in Nelson, BC. Live in the most beautiful small town in Canada. If you know Nelson you probably also know it is a great place to live. Metropolitan culture in the middle of Kootenay mountain landscape. We have a newly built established office, competitive salary and a lifestyle you can make a career out of. Our support staff and work atmosphere are second to none and really make work as fun as work can be. Please give me a call, we are offering signing bonus or moving costs and can arrange your accommodation in a beautiful downtown flat to help make your journey to join our team as trouble-free as possible. Dr. Matthew Osepchook 250-354-9336

From the VIU Faculty; thank you to all our fantastic students, wish you all the best through exams and into the summer!

Sharing a fantastic year end celebration and awards!
Congratulations to each and every one in the dental hygiene program at VIU!

Looking for hygienists to join our practice at Health First Dentistry in Parksville. We would be very happy to have a new graduate and support them in any way we can as they enter their new practice!
Contact: Danielle Coulson

Another great National Dental Hygiene Week activity on campus. Lots of VIU students enjoying new oral care products and information!
WAY TO GO TEAM!!

Celebrating national dental hygiene week

Get Your Purple On For National Dental Hygiene Week!

Hygienist wanted in Parksville!
We are looking for a positive, happy, mature and motivated team player who has great communication skills, detail oriented, has the ability to multitask and are computer savvy.
We offer a positive work environment, favourable work hours (no evenings or weekends!) and a great team to be a part of.
This opportunity will provide a new or experienced hygienist with a full time position. We are a paperless, digital radiograph office that will provide training along with our Dentrix chart system.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Please forward any resumes to:
[email protected]

Join us April 8 & 9 from 7-9pm for a
FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT
for oral health professionals - no registration required!

Another awesome senior student wellness event!

A big thanks to our senior clinic lead Jaimie Braybrook who was able to support the Special Olympic athletes creating sports guards, completing screenings and oral health education; what an awesome experience!

123Dentist is currently looking for 4 Registered Dental Hygienists to work at our Kelowna, BC dental office and are offering $60 per hour and a $2,500 relocation bonus. They are open to experienced and new grads, even if they are waiting for their license.

Regards,

Milton Soriano
Director of Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
Office: (604) 553-9007 ext 148

A big thanks to all who participated in this Saturday's community children's outreach!
Many smiles were made!
Special thanks to the Hub City Lions and the VIU C*C students without whose support this event would not have been possible.

February dental hygiene wellness activity!
What a blast!

A big thank you to the Hub City Lions for a generous donation that will support additional community out reaches!

Bowling Night!

Demo day prep...to much fun!

Halloween!

Fall colors are showing up in the clinic, Halloween is just around the corner!

is this Saturday October 14th! Do you have a child or infant that struggles to regularly brush their teeth? Why not try out Brush With Bruno Brushing Charts for free:https://www.acffglobal.org/wcffday-2/.
Have a regular brushing routine and stay

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