Military Dental Technician - Field and Clinic Support

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes is seeking a Dental Technician to support Dental Officers in delivering dental services to CAF members. The role includes clinical assistance, laboratory fabrication, radiography, sterilization, and equipment maintenance in both clinic and field environments.

Postings may be at bases in Canada or deployed internationally. Training progresses from Basic Military Qualification to Dental Technician Course, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Level II Dental Assisting Diploma and provincial registration where applicable.
• Minimum 900 hours of clinical experience within the last two years (or recent graduate within 12 months).
• Willingness to perform a broad range of dental support duties in clinic and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance and support to Dental Officers.
• Disinfect/sterilize equipment and perform first line repair procedures.
• Fabricate casts, custom trays, mouthguards and minor repairs to acrylic appliances.
• Perform preventive dentistry measures and apply anticariogenic/desensitizing agents.
• Expose and develop radiographs and maintain dental records.
• Maintain Mobile Dental Clinic and Air Transportable Dental System as required.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Laboratory fabrication

Radiography handling

Sterilization procedures

Patient care support

Education

Level II Dental Assisting Diploma

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes is seeking a Dental Technician to support Dental Officers in delivering dental services to CAF members. The role includes clinical assistance, laboratory fabrication, radiography, sterilization, and equipment maintenance in both clinic and field environments.

Postings may be at bases in Canada or deployed internationally. Training progresses from Basic Military Qualification to Dental Technician Course, with opportunities for professional