Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Perform intra-oral duties. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Registration with provincial or territorial authorities. Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.