dental assistant

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Dental practice
• Independently owned business

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• 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
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week