Registered Dental Assistant
Job Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Dental practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Perform intra-oral duties
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
- Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance