dental assistant

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Dental practice
• Specialty dental practice

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Train other dental laboratory assistants
• Order dental and office supplies
• 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
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week