Dental Assistant

Job Description

• Welcome customers in the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a registered dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA).