There are many types of employment opportunities available to dental hygienists:

• private dental offices,
• community health settings,
• hospital dental clinics,
• schools,
• research labs,
• associations and industry centres

Employment opportunities are available by contacting the Manitoba Dental Hygienists Association or the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association members only section of the website at and find a list of job opportunities that are available throughout the world.

• The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association  www.cdha.ca
• ADHA - Dental Hygiene Job Search & Career Info www.adha.org/careerinfo/index.html

As a professional Dental Hygienist there are many job opportunities worldwide. Dental Hygienists may be required to write a different board exam to be able to work outside of Canada in a specific location.

For further information on what qualifications and requirements are needed, contact the country in which employment is desired directly or visit the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association website at www.cdha.ca.