dental assistant

Government of Canada; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health service provider in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, seeks a Dental Laboratory Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, supervise dental assistants, and maintain dental instruments. A College/CEGEP degree and relevant experience are required. Responsibilities include preparing plaster models, educating patients on oral hygiene, and overseeing sterilization procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 month to less than 7 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to prepare plaster models and moulds.
• Skilled in maintaining and ordering dental supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Supervise dental assistants.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Supervision of dental assistants

Patient education regarding oral hygiene

Preparation of dental instruments

Education

College/CEGEP degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

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
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Order dental and office supplies
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• 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
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts