Employer: Dr. Vali Khadavi Dentistry Professional Corporation (o/a North York Implant Centre)
Position: Level II Dental Assistant
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Address: 307-1110 Sheppard Ave. East Toronto, Ontario, M2K 2W2
Hours of Work: 30 - 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
Salary: $35.00 CAD per hour
Contact: Please send resumes to ali@harbourdental.com and include “Level II Dental Assistant” in the email subject line.
Duties:
• Preparing patients for dental examinations;
• Assisting the prosthodontist during examinations and full mouth prosthodontic rehabilitative and general dental procedures, including: dental implants, dental bridges, dental crowns, dental veneers, endodontics, orthodontics/ Invisalign, oral hygiene, periodontics, pinhole surgery, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, and tooth extractions;
• Taking dental impressions, applying fluoride treatments, pouring models, mixing dental materials, placing temporary restorations, polishing teeth, applying dental sealants, and applying topical anesthetics;
• Explaining treatments and issues concerning oral hygiene to patients;
• Supporting, comforting, and educating patients;
• Sterilizing and maintaining instruments and equipment;
• Preparing dental instruments, fillings, compounds and various dental materials;
• Conducting impression trimmings, dental dam applications, and infection control procedures;
• Taking and developing X-rays;
• Providing emergency support;
• Performing clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, billing and insurance, and ordering supplies; and
• Collaborating with other team members.
Requirements:
• Completion of an eight-month to one-year college or other program in dental assistance is required
• 5+ years of experience as a dental assistant is required
• Experience assisting with prosthodontic procedures and oral surgeries is required
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) is required to perform intra-oral duties
• Registration with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association is required
• Must be proficient in using all parts and pieces of the Nobel Biocare and Straumann implant systems
• Must be proficient and confident in performing Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontic procedures for patients following tumor resection
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