Education
Bachelor's degreeDental assisting/assistant
Tasks
Prepare patients for dental examinationsPrepare plaster models and mouldsSupervise dental assistants in their health care functionsTrain other dental laboratory assistantsOrder 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 hygieneSupervise students in trainingPolish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealantPrepare wax bite-blocks and impression traysSchedule and confirm appointmentsTake and develop X-raysRecord dental procedures performed on patientsInvoice patients for dental servicesPolish and buff denturesFabricate and place temporary crowns and restorationsTake preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification
Technical expertise (dental)
PlasteringPackingWaxing-upCastingPolishingAssembly
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week