Management of Complete Edentulism DENT 247

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal seeks teaching assistants for the DENT 247 course, Management of Complete Edentulism. TAs provide hands-on guidance during denture prosthodontics laboratory sessions, supervise students, and assist with landmark identification, impressions, and occlusion setup.

They will evaluate student work, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback under the course supervisor, Dr. Carolina B. Meloto. Start date 2026-10-05; end date 2027-06-01; hourly wage $38.46.

Qualifications

• DDS, DMD or foreign equivalent.
• Able to perform all techniques to fabricate complete dentures.
• Registered in the MSc or PhD program in Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on guidance and supervision during laboratory sessions.
• Assist students with identification of landmarks, impressions, trays, border molding and record bases.
• Perform mounting of casts on an articulator and aid in occlusion setup.
• Evaluate students’ laboratory work according to course criteria and feedback.

Skills

Complete denture prosthodontics

Laboratory supervision

Anatomical landmarks

Education

DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent

Registered MSc/PhD in Dentistry

Job description

Hiring Unit: Course Title: Management of Complete Edentulism Course Code: DENT 247 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 60 Hiring Unit: Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences Course Title and Course Number: Management of Complete Edentulism DENT 247 Estimated Number of Positions: 2 Total Hours of Work per Term: 60 hours

Job description

• TAs are expected to have a good general knowledge of complete denture prosthodontics and to provide hands-on guidance and supervision to students during laboratory sessions.
• TAs will assist students with identification of anatomical landmarks, preliminary impressions, fabrication of custom trays, border molding and final impressions, fabrication and adjustment of record bases, maxillomandibular relationship records, mounting maxillary and mandibular casts on an articulator, artificial tooth set-up and occlusion, and other complete denture laboratory procedures.
• TAs will provide technical guidance, troubleshoot laboratory procedures, monitor students’ progress and adherence to instructions, and provide constructive feedback.
• TAs will also participate in the evaluation of students’ laboratory work according to the assessment criteria and evaluation sheets provided by the course director.

Qualifications required

• To hold a DDS, DMD or foreign equivalent.
• Be able to perform all techniques required to fabricate complete dentures.
• Must be registered in the MSc or PhD program in the field of Dentistry.

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Dr. Carolina B. Meloto Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2026-10-05 Position End Date: 2027-06-01 Deadline to Apply: McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialised persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail]. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.