- 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
