dental assistant

Centre dentaire Deschênes; Bas-Saint-Laurent; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering or личal)

Job summary

Centre dentaire Deschênes in Quebec is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to support patient preparation, instrument handling, sterilization, and chairside assistance during procedures. This on-site role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to handle a busy dental practice environment.

You will also support printing in 3D and assist physicians in patient assessments, contributing to smooth and safe clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a program of 1–2 years (College/CEGEP).
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Languages: French.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment.
• Greet customers.
• Operate computerized scanning machines.
• Provide assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments and passing items.
• Print in 3D.
• Assist physicians in patient assessment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Work under pressure

Large workload

Education

College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 years)

Tools

3D printing

Job description

Overview

Languages: French.

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.

Work location: On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Greet customers
• Operate computerized scanning machines
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
• Print in 3D
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients

Additional Information

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Large workload

Benefits

Health benefits: Dental plan.

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Support for Indigenous people: Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers