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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our dental professionals in various procedures. This position requires a strong understanding of dental practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Duties:

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records using dental software (Open Dental)
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Manage appointment scheduling and assist with front desk duties as needed, including handling patient inquiries.
• Support orthodontic procedures and assist with pediatric dental care when required.
• Certification in Dental Assisting

The ideal candidate would have:

• Several (3+) years of experience
• Ortho module
• Airway-centric exposure
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients and team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• A willingness to learn very complex dentistry assisting- doing implants, orthodontics, early intervention development, TMD pain and sleep dentistry
• Be able to work well within a team approach to referral-based dentistry (ENT, ortho, perio, sleep physician, myofunctional therapy, etc)
• Able to be an active team member in our very busy and experienced general dental practice the other 2 days
• IV sedation module would be a bonus as we do a couple of days per month doing sedations and surgeries.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Join our team and contribute to creating beautiful smiles while advancing your career in the dental field!

Salary/wage is negotiable based on the level of experience and productive skills you bring to the table. If this sounds like the new challenge you are looking for, please send us your resume. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records using dental software (Open Dental)
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Manage appointment scheduling and assist with front desk duties as needed, including handling patient inquiries.
• Support orthodontic procedures and assist with pediatric dental care when required.
• Certification in Dental Assistin