dental assistant

Jubilee Dental; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental clinic in Victoria is seeking a qualified dental technician to join their dynamic team. The role includes preparing dental instruments, supervising assistants, and educating patients about oral hygiene. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Benefits

Free parking available

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Qualifications

• Certification or diploma in dental technology required.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail are crucial.
• Experience with medical equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plaster models and moulds.
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.

Skills

Supervision

Patient education

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Medical and biomedical equipment

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Hospital / medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Supervise students in training
• 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
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Polish and buff dentures
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Experience

• Will train

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities