Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare patients for dental examinations
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Prepare plaster models and moulds
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Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
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Order dental and office supplies
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Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
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Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
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Maintain and order supplies
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Mould wax over dentures set-up
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Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
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Finish metal framework of dentures
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Supervise students in training
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Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
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Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
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Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
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Invoice patients for dental services
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Polish and buff dentures
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Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
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Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
Experience and specialization
Technical expertise (dental)
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Plastering
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Packing
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Waxing-up
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Casting
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Polishing
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Assembly
Area of specialization
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Full dentures
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Partial dentures
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Orthodontic appliances
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Crowns and bridges
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Ceramic or porcelain application
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Gold dies and goldwork
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Chrome castings
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sitting
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Team player
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Accurate
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Initiative
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Interpersonal awareness
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Reliability
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.