DENTAL ASSISTANT

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a temporary Dental Assistant for a 12-month position in the Public Health division. The successful candidate will manage dental operatory setup and assist in various clinical duties while providing care to vulnerable populations. Ideal applicants will have a relevant educational background and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Dental Assistant Course or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with dental instruments and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of IPAC practices.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and closes the dental operatory daily.
• Assists dentist and hygienist in clinical duties.
• Prepares solutions and maintains dental equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Management

Four Handed Dentistry

Teamwork

Dental Health Presentations

Education

Dental Assistant Course

Tools

ABELDent

Job description

• Job ID: 55715
• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Public Health, Strategy & Clinical Services
• Work Location : 80 Bond Street
• Job Type & Duration: Temporary (12 month) vacancies
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $33.23 - $36.27, TF0158, Wage Grade 7
• Shift Information: 35 per week, Mondayto Friday 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: One (1)
• Posting Period: June-19-2025 - July-4-2025

Major Responsibilities:

• Sets up and closes the dental operatory daily
• Establishes temporary dental clinics by locating, setting up, operating, taking down and loading portable equipment
• Assists in school screening with the hygienist, helping to set up, take down and load portable equipment
• Prepares solutions for use in clinic, i.e. cold sterilizing solutions, hypochlorite solution, cleaning agents cleans and sterilizes instruments and disinfects working area after each patient as per IPAC guidelines. Cleans and maintains dental equipment
• Assists dentist or dental hygienist in clinical duties at chairside, such as handing instruments, mixing dental materials, applying suction, activating x-ray machine and helping with patient management as required
• Processes and records digital x-rays
• Transports visual and audio aids, resource materials and dental promotional products. Packs equipment and arranges shipment of equipment and supplies to schools and other community locations
• Participates in the preparation of teaching lessons and materials. Participates in health fairs as directed. Participates in multidisciplinary public health committees
• Provides prescribed dental health instruction to groups and individuals. Demonstrates to patients the use of toothbrushes and dental floss and directs them in their use
• Carries out screening of residences in homes for senior citizens, including customizing of oral hygiene procedures for residents, labelling and brushing of dentures and instructing personal care workers on appropriate dental hygiene care for residents
• Performs various clerical duties, which include maintenance of defect lists and the administration of parent notification and consent cards for students. Checks records, consents and medical histories for completeness
• Records findings in dental records and data processing forms. Forwards patient records to appropriate public health clinic as necessary
• Completes and submits reports. Assists in annual file clear out
• Answers telephone, makes and confirms appointments, takes messages
• Receives and prepares patients for dental hygienist and dentist.
• Provides information on Provincial dental programs such as Healthy Smiles Ontario; other dental programs such as the Ontario Senior Dental Program
• Contacts parents and teachers to obtain patient information. Contacts other clinics for appointments for further patient treatment. Contacts principals to schedule school visits
• Coordinates classrooms visit schedules with teachers. Contacts and informs parents of children’s urgent need for dental treatment
• Maintains stationary and dental supplies in assigned school clinics. Orders and verifies dental and office supplies as directed and stocks shelves. Prepares, sends out and receives laundry
• Trains and orientates new dental assistants and students from teaching institutions

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Graduate of Dental Assistant Course or approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Experience in the use and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.

Experience in dental asepsis procedures.

You must also have:

• Must be willing to work with vulnerable populations (e.g. street involved youth, people with drug addiction, etc.)
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices in a dental practice setting as outlined by Public Health Ontario.
• Knowledge of Public Health dental programs.
• Good interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient management.
• Ability to perform four handed dentistry.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Ability to work anywhere in the City.
• Ability to conduct dental health presentations to children and seniors.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Possession of HARP Certificate is an asset.
• Fluency in asecond language is an asset.
• Knowledge of ABELDent software an asset

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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