Dental assistant
Dental at the Met
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
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Registration with provincial or territorial authorities