dental assistant

Adelaide Dental; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic in Toronto is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support dental professionals in providing patient care. Responsibilities include ordering supplies, sterilizing instruments, educating patients about oral hygiene, and assisting with dental procedures. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• Must possess a secondary school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Order dental and office supplies.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• 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.
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Hospital / medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Order dental and office supplies
• Maintain and order supplies
• 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
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Take and develop X-rays
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Work conditions and physical capabilities