certified dental assistant

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Commercial dental laboratory Dental practice Independently owned business Responsibilities Tasks Prepare patients for dental examinations Prepare plaster models and moulds Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions Train other dental laboratory assistants Order dental and office supplies Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory 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 Polish and buff dentures Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Prepare a treatment plan for each patient Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care Record vital signs Administer first aid in emergency situations Computer-aided design (CAD) Operate digital cameras Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association Registration with provincial or territorial authorities Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board Experience and specialization Technical expertise (dental) Waxing-up Polishing Assembly Computer and technology knowledge 3D graphic software Scanning system Technical terminology Dental Equipment, eystems and controls experience Medical and biomedical equipment and systems Area of specialization Full dentures Partial dentures Orthodontic appliances Crowns and bridges Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Large workload Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Initiative Interpersonal awareness Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Financial benefits Life insurance Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Travel insurance Variable or compressed work week Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing intra-oral duties, and fabricating dental restorations like crowns and dentures. Additionally, the position includes administrative tasks, sterilizing equipment, and supervising other dental assistants or students.

Candidates must have a trade certificate or diploma and at least 5 years of experience. Required credentials include membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association and certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board.

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Life insurance • Learning/training paid by employer • Travel insurance • Variable or compressed work week

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• Dental X-rays
• CAD
• 3D Graphic Software
• Patient Education
• Sterilization
• Intra-oral Duties
• Impression Taking
• Treatment Planning
• Dental Lab Fabrication
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• First Aid
• Administrative Functions
• Patient Scheduling
• Crowns and Bridges
• Orthodontic Appliances
• Denture Polishing

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

18 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level