- 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
