dental assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Train other dental laboratory assistants
• Order dental and office supplies
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Polish and buff dentures
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available