*Dental Assistant

2 days ago

Canada The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical) Full-time

Dental office in Georgetown is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant.

POSITION/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experienced Dental Assistant
  • Must have minimum of 2-3yearsof experience
  • Abeldent knowledge/experience an asset

LOCATION:

Georgetown

HOURS:

Ideally work 1 or 2 evenings but flexible - finish usually 6:30/7 or can do part-time 3 days leave at 2:30 and 2nd DA start later

  • Mon (8-5)
    Tues (9-7)
    Wed (9-7)
    Thurs (9-7)
    Fri (8-2)

COMPENSATION:

  • $25-$30depending on experience and performance

JOB OVERVIEW:

  • Assisting dentist during dental procedures that features handing instruments and other materials
  • Sterilizing instruments
  • Assisting dentist with crowns, bridges,porcelainveneers, dental implants, invisalign, teeth whitening, fillings,extractionsandmouthguards
  • Placement and removal of rubber dams
  • Taking x-rays of patients' teethand exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
  • Using suction and swabs to keeppatients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
  • Taking preliminary impressions of teeth for study models
  • Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics
  • Questioning patients about their medical history and recording theinformation for dentist's reference
  • Advising patients on dental care, oralhygiene and plaque control programs
  • Making patients of all ages feel comfortable before,during and after dental treatment