Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
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
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Dental practiceSpecialty dental practice

Tasks

Prepare patients for dental examinationsOrder dental and office suppliesPerform administrative functions for the dental laboratoryPrepare dental instruments and filling materialsMaintain and order suppliesSterilize and maintain instruments and equipmentEducate patients concerning oral hygienePolish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealantPerform intra-oral dutiesTake and develop X-raysRecord dental procedures performed on patientsAdminister local anestheticsEnsure infection controlApply fluoride treatment

Supervision

3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Registration with provincial or territorial authoritiesCertification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Technical expertise (dental)

Polishing

Area of specialization

Orthodontic appliances

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Personal suitability

Client focusFlexibilityTeam playerAccurateDependabilityExcellent oral communicationReliabilityPunctuality

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Weekend

Health benefits

Dental plan

Tam Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Open Positions

certified dental assistant