dental assistant

Smiles on Kipling Family Dentistry; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Toronto is seeking a dental assistant to help prepare patients for examinations, maintain sterilization of instruments, and perform administrative tasks. The candidate should have a college diploma and experience in a dental setting. This permanent position offers a 32 to 35 hours work week along with a dental plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Perform reception and clerical duties.

Skills

Oral hygiene education

Instrument sterilization

Plaster model preparation

Administrative functions

Patient preparation

Education

College or non-university diploma

Job description

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

Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• 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
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 to 35 hours per week