dental assistant

Education:

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

Work setting:

Dental practice. Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• 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.
• Perform intra-oral duties.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Record dental procedures performed on patients.
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Large workload.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Team player.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Reliability.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.