Overview

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma Dental assisting/assistant

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Commercial dental laboratory Dental practice Independently owned business

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 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 Schedule and confirm appointments Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays 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 Prepare a treatment plan for each patient Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care Record vital signs Administer first aid in emergency situations Computer-aided design (CAD) Operate digital cameras

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association Registration with provincial or territorial authorities Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Experience and specialization

Technical expertise (dental)

Waxing-up Polishing Assembly

Computer and technology knowledge

3D graphic software Scanning system

Technical terminology

Dental

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Area of specialization

Full dentures Partial dentures Orthodontic appliances Crowns and bridges

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

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

Efficient interpersonal skills Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Initiative Interpersonal awareness Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

Life insurance

Other Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer Travel insurance Variable or compressed work week

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities