dental assistant

SARA AMINI Dentistry Professional Corporation; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Whitchurch-Stouffville is seeking an experienced dental professional. Responsibilities include preparing patients, maintaining dental instruments, educating patients on oral hygiene, and scheduling appointments. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience. This permanent position offers a 37.5-hour work week and additional benefits such as paid learning opportunities and parking.

Benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in the dental field.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Previous experience in a dental practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.

Skills

Patient preparation

Oral hygiene education

Sterilization and maintenance of instruments

Preparation of dental instruments

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education:

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Asset languages:

• Persian

Work setting:

• Dental practice
• Denturist's practice

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
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• 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
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Polish and buff dentures
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience:

• 5 years or more

Other benefits:

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Parking available

Duration of employment: Permanent

Language of work: English

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week