Dental Assistant

Job summary

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations, perform intra-oral duties, take and develop X-rays, and educate patients about oral hygiene. Fabricate and polish dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances, while handling laboratory administration, supplies, appointments, and supervision or training of assistants and students.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work setting Dental practice Responsibilities Tasks Prepare patients for dental examinations Prepare plaster models and moulds Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions 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 Mould wax over dentures set-up Perform reception and clerical duties Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment Educate patients concerning oral hygiene Finish metal framework of dentures 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 Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys Record dental procedures performed on patients Invoice patients for dental services Polish and buff dentures Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Supervision 1 to 2 people 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 Specialization or experience Green economy sector Area of specialization Full dentures Partial dentures Orthodontic appliances Crowns and bridges Ceramic or porcelain application Gold dies and goldwork Chrome castings Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Large workload Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Interpersonal awareness Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan

What you’ll do

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations, perform intra-oral duties, take and develop X-rays, and educate patients about oral hygiene. Fabricate and polish dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances, while handling laboratory administration, supplies, appointments, and supervision or training of assistants and students.

Requirements

Requires English and a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting one to two years. Requires one to less than two years of experience; relevant technical expertise includes dental laboratory work, and the role involves supervising one to two people.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan

Listed skills

• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Training · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental Instrument Sterilization
• Dental X-Rays
• Patient Education
• Dental Impressions
• Denture Fabrication
• Crown And Bridge Fabrication
• Orthodontic Appliance Fabrication
• Dental Laboratory Administration
• Appointment Scheduling
• Patient Reception
• Supply Ordering
• Supervision
• Training
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Administrative
• Environmental & Sustainability