*Dental Assistant

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical); Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Canada is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join a dental team. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist during procedures, sterilizing instruments, welcoming patients, and ensuring proper operation of dental equipment. The position offers a compensation of $28-30 per hour based on experience. Interested candidates should submit their resumes as a Word document.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant is necessary, Level II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures, sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms.
• Welcome and seat patients, take dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Advise patients on dental care and maintain dental equipment.

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join their team.

POSITION/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced Dental Assistant (prefer Level II)

LOCATION: Yonge/St. Clair

HOURS:

• Mon to Thurs (arrive 7/7:15-5/5:30)
• Fri 7-2/3/4 (8 a year but none in summer)

COMPENSATION:

• $28-30 depending on experience

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Assisting dentist during dental procedures, including handing instruments and materials
• Sterilizing instruments
• Preparing treatment rooms following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Welcoming and seating patients to prepare them for treatment
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Assisting with crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, teeth whitening, fillings, extractions, and mouthguards
• Taking and exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
• Taking preliminary impressions for study models
• Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics
• Advising patients on dental care, oral hygiene, and plaque control
• Managing dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency supplies, and contact information
• Ensuring dental equipment operates properly through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and inventory management
• Monitoring dental supplies inventory and placing orders as needed
• Making patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit your resume as a Word document. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.