Certified Dental Assistant
6 months ago
**Job Description**:
**POSITION PURPOSE**
Reporting to the Supervisor, Child and Family Health, and under the guidance and direction of the Registered Dental Hygienist and/or Dentist, this position is responsible for providing dental assistant services in the Seniors Dental Care Program as outlined in the _Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines_, under the _Health Protection and Promotion Act._
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Acts as a chair side assistant to the Registered Dental Hygienist and/or Dentists in Public Health dental clinics.
- Prepares patients for treatment, sterilizes, sharpens and arranges instruments, prepares materials and ensures the operating field is clear during procedures.
- Maintains clinical and sterilization areas, reports any deficiencies, and monitors the efficacy of sterilization processes.
- Maintains all dental equipment, including portable dental equipment, and inventory of clinical and program supplies.
- Provides oral hygiene instruction and dental health education in the Region’s childcare centres, Public Health dental clinics, schools and other community groups.
- Assists the Registered Dental Hygienist and/or Dentist with the provision of clinical preventive and dental treatment services (e.g., restorations, extractions).
- Orders supplies and facilitates maintenance of clinical equipment.
- Identifies appropriate and relevant dental program clients with incomplete dental treatment, for follow-up by the Registered Dental Hygienist.
- Assists management with the procurement of dental supplies by communicating with dental supply providers regarding equipment repairs, quotations, orders, merchandise, credits and materials.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a Community College Dental Assisting Diploma or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of the National Dentist Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) exam and current certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants’ Association (ODAA).
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Minimum three (3) years dental experience including presenting oral health education.
- Experience with current dental laboratory and clinical procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant dental programs.
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
- Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.
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