Dental Assistant

Our client is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join their team.

POSITION/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Experienced Dental Assistant (prefer Level II) LOCATION: Yonge/St. Clair

HOURS:

Mon to Thurs (arrive 7/7:15-5/5:30)

Fri 7-2/3/4 (8 a year but none in summer) COMPENSATION:

$28-30 depending on experience JOB OVERVIEW:

Assisting dentist during dental procedures that features handing instruments and other materials

Sterilizing instruments

Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Ready patient for dental treatment by welcoming and seating patient

Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts

Assisting dentist with crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, invisalign, teeth whitening, fillings, extractions and mouth guards

Taking x-rays of patients' teeth and exposing dental diagnostic x-rays

Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures

Taking preliminary impressions of teeth for study models

Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics

Advising patients on dental care, oral hygiene and plaque control programs

Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Making patients of all ages feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AS A WORD DOCUMENT

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED