*Dental Assistant Level II (Ortho)

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical); Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marshall Group is recruiting on behalf of Orthodontic Centre in Leaside for a full-time Dental Assistant. You will support the dentist and hygienists, assist in exams, capture photos, take scans and radiographs, prepare orthodontic materials, maintain records, and ensure patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have a Dental Assistant Diploma, Level II experience, and HARP certification; ortho experience is a plus but training is available.

Qualifications

• Experienced Level II Dental Assistant
• Have Dental Assistant Diploma
• Have HARP certification
• Ortho experience preferred but open to training

Responsibilities

• Assisting Dentist with in the initial exam by holding cheek retractors and taking notes
• Doing intraoral and extraoral photography, and have solid digital competency—including uploading and adjusting images.
• Taking itero scansand digital impressions and radiographs
• Prepare orthodontic materials including mixing alginate and preparing Invisalign trays
• Support the hygienist and doctor by providing assistance as required
• Welcome, seat and dismiss patients
• Engage patients to ensure a caring environment
• Explain the procedures to patients/parents if appropriate
• Inform administrative staff if supplies are running low/ check inventory and employ the TAG system
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Maintenance and cleaning of Statim and Tuttnauer weekly/bi weekly
• Opening and closing duties as required
• Maintain a positive attitude and work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect and cooperation

Skills

Level II experience

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma

Job description

We are looking for a Dental Assistant full-time for an Orthodontic office in Leaside.

As a Dental Assistant at Orthodontic Centre, you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and enjoy working with both children and adults. You are a valuable team member within the clinic, ensuring the doctor and hygienists are well assisted. You are passionate about your job, detail oriented and proficient with computers.

POSITION/JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experienced Level II Dental Assistant
• Have Dental Assistant Diploma
• Have HARP certification
• Ortho experience preferred but open to training

LOCATION

Bayview & Eglinton

HOURS

Mon to Thurs 8-5:30 1 hr lunch 1-2

COMPENSATION

$26-$35 depending on experience and performance

• Willing to train Dental assistant in Ortho procedures
• Assisting Dentist with in the initial exam by holding cheek retractors and taking notes
• Doing intraoral and extraoral photography, and have solid digital competency—including uploading and adjusting images.
• Taking itero scansand digital impressions and radiographs
• Prepare orthodontic materials including mixing alginate and preparing Invisalign trays
• Support the hygienist and doctor by providing assistance as required
• Welcome, seat and dismiss patients
• Engage patients to ensure a caring environment
• Explain the procedures to patients/parents if appropriate
• Inform administrative staff if supplies are running low/ check inventory and employ the TAG system
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Maintenance and cleaning of Statim and Tuttnauer weekly/bi weekly
• Opening and closing duties as required
• Maintain a positive attitude and work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect and cooperation