About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare plaster models and moulds. Train other dental laboratory assistants. Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases. 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. Supervise students in training. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant. Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays. Schedule and confirm appointments. Perform intra-oral duties. Take and develop X-rays. Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association. Registration with provincial or territorial authorities. Area of specialization: Orthodontic appliances. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Reliability. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan.