Certified Dental Assistant Level II

Health N Smiles Dental Program Part Time Brampton, ON $44,303 - $53,377 CAD per year

WellFort is seeking to hire a Certified Dental Assistant Level II on a Part-Time Permanent basis!

This position will be part of a new dental clinic focused on dental care for seniors.

WellFort Community Health Services is a non-profit, values-based organization based in Peel Region. We provide a wide variety of comprehensive care including primary care, dental, mental health and chronic disease management with a focus on illness prevention, health promotion and community development. With a mission to provide high quality health care for all, WellFort is a respectful, caring, and inclusive organization.

WellFort is opening a new dental clinic specializing in dental care for seniors and is seeking an experienced certified dental assistant to join our new team. The clinic will operate 3 days a week to start.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up / wipe down of working area
• Four handed dentistry / assisting hygienist and denturist.
• Suctioning the oral cavity
• Preparation of materials needed for each treatment.
• Recording data on patient’s chart
• Patient specific oral health education / instruction
• Other extra-oral duties as required by the dentist
• Light curing
• Placement and removal of articulating paper for occlusal adjustment
• Instruction in care and maintenance of pre-fitted appliances
• Digital radiography as specified by HARP
• Selective coronal polishing with prophy paste
• Placement and removal of rubber dam
• Taking of preliminary impressions of teeth for study models
• Pouring / trimming of models
• Topical application of fluoride
• Dietary counseling relative to dentistry
• Application of materials topically to prepare the surface of the teeth for pit and fissure sealants
• Application of pit and fissure sealants
• Application of topical anesthetics
• Application of desensitizing agents
• Prepare all operatories and equipment, following strict infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Dental education : teaches oral hygiene to patients, is responsible, along with the hygienist and dentist, for patient education and prevention programs

Performs a range of chair‑side duties including :

Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Requirements

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Candidates who self‑identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived / living experience of drug use and / or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters.

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier‑free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve.

Salary range for this position is $22.72 - 27.37 per hour plus excellent benefits and HOOPP.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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