*Dental Assistant CDA (Mon & Wed)

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical); Aurora; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental staffing agency in York Region is seeking an experienced Certified Dental Assistant for their Aurora location. The role involves assisting the dentist with various procedures, including handling instruments and sterilizing them, taking X-rays, and advising patients on oral hygiene. The ideal candidate should be certified and experienced in dental assistance, ensuring patient comfort before, during, and after treatments. Compensation is to be determined based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant with experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to assist with various dental procedures effectively.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures and ensure instruments are ready.
• Sterilize instruments to maintain a safe working environment.
• Take X-rays and preliminary impressions for dental models.

Skills

Dental procedure assistance

Instrument sterilization

Patient care

X-ray proficiency

Oral hygiene advising

Job description

Position / Job Requirements:

• Experienced Certified Dental Assistant

Location:

Yonge/Wellington (Free Parking), Aurora

Hours:

Mon (9-6/7) & Wed (9-5)

Compensation:

$TBD depending on experience and performance

Job Overview:

• Assisting dentist during dental procedures, including handing instruments and other materials.
• Sterilizing instruments.
• Assisting dentist with crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, Invisalign, fillings, extractions and mouthguards.
• Placement and removal of rubber dams.
• Taking X-rays of patients' teeth and exposing dental diagnostic X-rays.
• Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures.
• Taking preliminary impressions of teeth for study models.
• Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics.
• Questioning patients about their medical history and recording the information for dentist's reference.
• Advising patients on dental care, oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Making patients of all ages feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.

Please submit resume as a Word document. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.