Dental Assistant

Job summary

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and procedures, take and develop X-rays, and record dental procedures. Educate patients on oral hygiene, perform polishing and other intra-oral duties, manage appointments and supplies, and assist with temporary restorations and diagnostic impressions.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Dental practice Willing to relocate Responsibilities Tasks Prepare patients for dental examinations Order dental and office supplies Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Perform reception and clerical duties Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment Educate patients concerning oral hygiene Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant Schedule and confirm appointments Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays Record dental procedures performed on patients Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Large workload Personal suitability Client focus Team player Excellent oral communication Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and procedures, take and develop X-rays, and record dental procedures. Educate patients on oral hygiene, perform polishing and other intra-oral duties, manage appointments and supplies, and assist with temporary restorations and diagnostic impressions.

Requirements

A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, or equivalent experience, is listed; experience is an asset. The role requires on-site work and a criminal record check, and calls for reliability, client focus, teamwork, and strong oral communication.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Preparation
• Dental Instrument Sterilization
• Oral Hygiene Education
• Teeth Polishing
• Fluoride and Sealant Application
• Appointment Scheduling
• Intra-Oral Procedures
• Dental X-Rays
• Dental Recordkeeping
• Temporary Crown and Restoration Placement
• Diagnostic Impressions
• Reception and Clerical Duties
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Client Focus
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative