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dental assistant

Sovereign Dentalabout 2 months ago
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Entry Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Benefits
Health Care Plan
Vision Care Benefits

About the role

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 Specialty dental practice Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

Prepare patients for dental examinations Prepare plaster models and moulds Train other dental laboratory assistants Order dental and office supplies Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Maintain and order supplies Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment Educate patients concerning oral hygiene Supervise students in training Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays Schedule and confirm appointments Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays Record dental procedures performed on patients Polish and buff dentures Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Experience and specialization

Technical expertise (dental)

Plastering Packing Waxing-up Polishing Assembly

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

Health care plan Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

On-site amenities Other benefits Team building opportunities Parking available

About Sovereign Dental

Medical Practices

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