Dental assistant

Colborne Dental; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colborne Dental is seeking a Dental Laboratory Assistant to prepare patients for examinations and create precise plaster models. You will supervise dental assistants, train staff, and handle administrative tasks within a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a college certificate or diploma (3 months to <1 year) and 1–2 years of experience, plus National Dental Assisting Examining Board certification. On-site work with opportunities to contribute to patient education and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• College certificate or diploma (3 months to <1 year) is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience.
• National Dental Assisting Examining Board certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Prepare plaster models and moulds.
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions.
• Train other dental laboratory assistants.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Mould wax over dentures set-up.
• 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 preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Client focus

Flexibility

Education

College certificate or diploma (3 months to <1 year)

National Dental Assisting Examining Board certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to workremotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• Train other dental laboratory assistants
• Order dental and office supplies
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Maintain and order supplies
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Supervise students in training
• 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
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication