Dental assistant

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Supervision

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• Train other dental laboratory assistants
• Order dental and office supplies
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Train or arrange for training
• Perform administrative tasks
• Co-ordinate project

Employment terms options

• Day
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 30 hours per week