Dynamic Dental Assistant - Patient-First, Team Player

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical); Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical) is seeking a Dental Assistant for a role in a Canadian dental office. The position supports dentists during procedures and interacts with patients to ensure a positive experience.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in a Canadian office, HARP certification, experience with digital radiographs, and fluent English. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, and capable of working both in a team and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Canadian dental office.
• Must hold HARP certification.
• Experience with digital radiographs.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Loves interacting with people and has a positive, upbeat personality.
• Organized, dependable, and stays calm when things get busy.
• Takes pride in creating a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.
• Works well as part of a team while also being confident working independently

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during dental procedures by handing instruments and materials.
• Assist with restorations, root canals, crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, Invisalign, fillings, extractions, and mouthguards.
• Placement and removal of rubber dams.
• Take x-rays of patients' teeth and expose diagnostic dental X-rays.
• Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures.
• Take preliminary impressions.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics.
• Question patients about medical history and record information for dentist's reference.
• Advise patients on dental care, oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Make patients of all ages feel comfortable before, during and after treatment

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

People interaction

Education

HARP certification

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical) is seeking a Dental Assistant for a role in a Canadian dental office. The position supports dentists during procedures and interacts with patients to ensure a positive experience.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in a Canadian office, HARP certification, experience with digital radiographs, and fluent English. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, and capable of working both in a team and