Dental Assistant

Job summary

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations, perform intraoral procedures, take and develop X-rays, and educate patients about oral hygiene. Support dental laboratory work, manage supplies and appointments, perform reception and administrative duties, and supervise students in training.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College/CEGEP Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Dental practice Responsibilities Tasks Prepare patients for dental examinations Prepare plaster models and moulds Train other dental laboratory assistants Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases Order dental and office supplies Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Maintain and order supplies Perform reception and clerical duties 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 Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys Record dental procedures performed on patients Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association Registration with provincial or territorial authorities Experience and specialization Area of specialization Orthodontic appliances Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Manual dexterity Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability Client focus Judgement Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan

What you’ll do

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations, perform intraoral procedures, take and develop X-rays, and educate patients about oral hygiene. Support dental laboratory work, manage supplies and appointments, perform reception and administrative duties, and supervise students in training.

Requirements

The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and a College/CEGEP education. Candidates must have membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association and registration with the relevant provincial or territorial authority; specialization in orthodontic appliances is noted.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental Instrument Sterilization
• Dental X-Rays
• Intraoral Procedures
• Dental Impressions
• Orthodontic Appliances
• Patient Education
• Appointment Scheduling
• Dental Laboratory Procedures
• Dental Instrument Maintenance
• Administrative Duties
• Reception and Clerical Duties
• Attention to Detail
• Manual Dexterity
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Education