About this role
*Company Information*
Dr. Neil J. Gajjar and his team are committed to the oral health and happiness of our patients. We're proud to serve Mississauga and the Southern Ontario region. We offer a wide range of services, including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, sleep dentistry and family dentistry.
*Job Summary*
This is a support position that requires a significant ability to work independently. The ideal candidate is a bright problem-solver with a positive attitude and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. Must posses a team player attitude and have good people skills!
*Responsibilities:*
· Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
· Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
· Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
· Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
· Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
· Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
· Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
· Performing documentation and office management activities
· All other tasks as required
We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
_For more information about our clinic please visit our website http://www.drgajjar.com/_
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person