Dental assistant
Nova Dental Care
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 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
- Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
- Perform intra-oral duties
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Conduct follow-up assessments
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Judgement
- Team player
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan