Dental Assistant

Job summary

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and procedures, take and develop X-rays, perform intra-oral duties, and maintain dental equipment and supplies. Educate patients about oral hygiene, schedule appointments, assist with dental models and restorations, and supervise students or other assistants.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and procedures, take and develop X-rays, perform intra-oral duties, and maintain dental equipment and supplies. Educate patients about oral hygiene, schedule appointments, assist with dental models and restorations, and supervise students or other assistants.

Requirements

A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, or equivalent experience, is listed; experience is an asset. Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board is specified, along with dental technical expertise and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• On-Site Amenities
• Team-Building Opportunities
• Parking Available

Listed skills

• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental Instrument Sterilization
• Dental X-Rays
• Intra-Oral Procedures
• Dental Impression Taking
• Plaster Model Preparation
• Dental Instrument Preparation
• Oral Hygiene Education
• Appointment Scheduling
• Temporary Crown Fabrication
• Denture Polishing
• Dental Supply Management
• Patient Care
• Supervision
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Healthcare