Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Order dental and office supplies. Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Maintain and order supplies. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Take dental impressions. Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments. Operate computerized scanning machines. Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment. Computer-aided design (CAD). Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Registration with provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).