VIU Dental Hygiene Program

07/08/2026

Hey current and incoming VIU Dental Hygiene students!

Check out these great opportunities for students to make a positive impact (and some cash) while enrolled at VIU.
https://gov.viu.ca/provost-vp-academic/student-impact-projects-list

You'll notice the "Community Outreach Dental Hygiene Clinics" project is newly added to this list and applications are open to all VIU Health Sciences students!

VIU Student Impact Projects are designed to provide meaningful, skill-building opportunities for VIU students while supporting faculties in completing short-term projects. Funded through the VIU Foundation, the program emphasizes academic engagement and professional development for eligible students...

06/19/2026

One of our amazing 2026 dental hygiene program graduates sharing her story!

06/02/2026

West Coast Family Dental in Port Alberni is looking for a dental hygienist!
Flexible hours and days available, competitive wages and benefits guaranteed.
Please connect with: [email protected]

05/27/2026

Career Opportunity:
Victoria BC Dental in Victoria is seeking a new grad hygienist to mentor in a full-time position. Monday – Thursday, starting at $57/hr, offering uniform allowance, PDC attendance, free parking, and staff dental benefits. If you’d like to learn more please email [email protected] or contact the practice directly!

05/26/2026

Nanoose Bay Dental in Nanoose Bay, BC is looking for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing privately owned practice. New graduates are welcome, with mentorship and support available. We offer a friendly and supportive environment, competitive compensation, professional development support, and opportunities for long-term growth.

Interested candidates can contact Dr. Ahmed Arslan at [email protected] or apply through our Indeed posting:

Nanoose Bay Dental

05/11/2026

Applications close on May 20! We look forward to welcoming fresh perspectives to our VIU DH team!

Support the Dental Hygiene Diploma program in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services. Work flexible hours (including evenings) according to student and instructor requirements throughout the academic year.Attend clinical/lab/seminar sessions as scheduled to provide verbal and written feed...

04/24/2026

Career Opportunity:

Dr Prange's office in Parksville is hiring a full time hygienist forTue-Fri and one Sat a month. $70 an hour plus a paid 30 min lunch break. Starting June 1st or as soon as possible thereafter. Please email resume to [email protected]

04/24/2026

Career Opportunities with Blue Ocean Dental Group:

"Looking for a supportive workplace to call home? Blue Ocean Dental has several opportunities for dental hygienist and CDA due to clinic expansion and patient growth. Check out one of our opportunities below. Additional career opportunities may be found at: https://www.blueoceandentalgroup.com/careers/current-opportunities.

All of our RDH positions start at $59/hour and wage is based on experience. Our Port Alberni clinic, West Coast Family Dental, is seeing a full-time dental hygienist. If you are a new graduate, you MAY be eligible for the Federal Student Debt Relief program since our Port Alberni location meets the criteria.

Employees who work over 20 hours/week are entitled to comprehensive benefits.

We look forward to meeting you and joining the Blue Ocean Dental family. NEW GRADUATED WELCOME!"

04/14/2026

Dr. Ken Welch in Lake Cowichan is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join their team.
Contact: [email protected], 250-749-6111

04/14/2026

Smilidental in Powel River is looking for a licensed Dental Hygienist to join their team. (position qualifies for the Canadian Student Loan Forgiveness Program). Contact:
[email protected]