Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work setting Dental practice Specialty dental practice Willing to relocate Tasks Prepare patients for dental examinations Prepare plaster models and moulds Train other dental laboratory assistants Order dental and office supplies Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Maintain and order supplies 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 Record dental procedures performed on patients Polish and buff dentures Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Supervision 1 to 2 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board Technical expertise (dental)



Plastering Packing Waxing-up Polishing Assembly Computer and technology knowledge MS Excel MS Outlook MS Power

Point MS Windows MS Word Equipment, eystems and controls experience Medical and biomedical equipment and systems Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Reliability Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Morning Employment terms options Day Weekend Health advantages Health care plan Vision care benefits Other benefits On-site amenities Other benefits Team building opportunities Parking available

📌 Dental assistant (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Sovereign Dental
📍 Thunder Bay