Dental Assistant

Dental Assistants are needed immediately for the stylish, downtown (near a metro stop) and Brossard orthodontic clinics of Go Orthodontistes. Work in a busy, but well-organized, respectful environment, in part-time and full-time positions. You must be bilingual, 3rd language is an asset, diploma in dental assisting is a prerequisite but the experience is not necessary. To be considered, you must email your CV to: rod@enviroperfect.com

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• The recording of treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Caring for dental equipment.
• Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Requirements

• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
• Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
• Able to provide great patient care.