Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

Dental practice

Tasks

Prepare patients for dental examinationsPrepare plaster models and mouldsTrain other dental laboratory assistantsCast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture basesOrder dental and office suppliesPerform administrative functions for the dental laboratoryPrepare dental instruments and filling materialsMaintain and order suppliesPerform reception and clerical dutiesSterilize and maintain instruments and equipmentEducate patients concerning oral hygieneSupervise students in trainingPolish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealantPrepare wax bite-blocks and impression traysSchedule and confirm appointmentsPerform intra-oral dutiesTake and develop X-raysMake orthodontic bands from metal and alloysRecord dental procedures performed on patientsTake preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants AssociationRegistration with provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

Orthodontic appliances

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureManual dexterityAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

Client focusJudgementTeam playerAccurateDependabilityExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationInitiativeReliability

Employment terms options

Evening

Employment terms options

MorningDay

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care plan

Smiles Dental Group

Open Positions

dental assistant