dental assistant

Aldershot Village Dental; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Burlington is seeking a dental assistant to support patient care and perform administrative tasks. Responsibilities include preparing patients, managing supplies, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Candidates should have a college degree and 2-3 years of experience. This is a permanent position requiring 40 hours of work per week in English.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a dental setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

Oral hygiene education

Scheduling appointments

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Dental practice
• Specialty dental practice

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• 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
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services

Other details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week