EDUCATION

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

EXPERIENCE

• Experience an asset

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
• Apply fluoride treatment
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth
• Administer local anesthetics
• Take, develop and mount X-rays
• Diagnose type and severity of diseases