Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
- Order dental and office supplies
- 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




- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Perform intra-oral duties
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Invoice patients for dental services
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
- 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

Perks

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan

📌 Certified dental assistant (Surrey)
🏢 Smile well dental Surrey
📍 Surrey