- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Dental practice
Tasks
Prepare patients for dental examinationsPrepare plaster models and mouldsSupervise dental assistants in their health care functionsPrepare dental instruments and filling materialsMaintain and order suppliesEducate patients concerning oral hygienePolish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealantPrepare wax bite-blocks and impression traysSchedule and confirm appointmentsPack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial denturesPerform intra-oral dutiesTake and develop X-raysMake orthodontic bands from metal and alloysRecord dental procedures performed on patientsPolish and buff denturesFabricate and place temporary crowns and restorationsTake preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
Equipment, eystems and controls experience
Medical and biomedical equipment and systems
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesRepetitive tasksPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursSittingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingHand-eye co-ordination
Other benefits
Other benefits
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
