Dental Assistant/ Administrative Assistant

Provide patient care and treatment to correct dental problems and straighten teeth. You will be responsible for preparing tools for the orthodontist and getting patients ready for orthodontic procedures.

Job Summary: Provide patient care and treatment to correct dental problems and straighten teeth. You will be responsible for preparing tools for the orthodontist and getting patients ready for orthodontic procedures.

Job Duties:

• Assisting the Orthodontic during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Checking orthodontic gear like braces and retainers
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counselling)
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
• Digital X-rays
• Bookkeeping
• Administration duties

Qualification/Criteria:

• Experience in Orthodontics
• Dental Surgery Assistant certification will be an asset
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Dental Surgery Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant