Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare patients for dental examinations
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Prepare plaster models and moulds
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Order dental and office supplies
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Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
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Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
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Maintain and order supplies
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Mould wax over dentures set-up
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Perform reception and clerical duties
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Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
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Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
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Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
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Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
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Schedule and confirm appointments
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Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
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Take and develop X-rays
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Record dental procedures performed on patients
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Invoice patients for dental services
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Polish and buff dentures
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Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Team player
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Accurate
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Initiative
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Interpersonal awareness
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Reliability
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Newcomers to Canada
- Visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.