Dental Assistant Graduate Prosthodontics

Support graduate prosthodontic care at UBC as a Dental Assistant 2, using chairside assisting and sterilization expertise in the dental clinic. Prepare treatment areas, instruments, supplies, and specialized equipment for students, faculty, and patients.

This fixed-term leave replacement supports the Faculty of Dentistry’s Graduate Prosthodontics clinic. The Dental Assistant 2 assists during prosthodontic procedures, maintains clinical documentation, and prepares operatories for treatment and turnover. The position also supports infection prevention, inventory control, demonstrations, teaching activities, and Central Sterilization operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures
• Assist graduate students and faculty during prosthodontic treatment
• Clean, sterilize, store, and dispense instruments and supplies
• Stock supplies and monitor implant component inventory levels
• Support clinical demonstrations and teaching activities

Requirements:

• British Columbia dental assistant certification and current license
• High school graduation and completed dental assistant program
• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent education
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Apply chairside assisting, prosthodontic preparation, and sterilization skills while supporting UBC’s graduate dental education and patient care.

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