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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Dental practice. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare plaster models and moulds. Order dental and office supplies. Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Maintain and order supplies. Mould wax over dentures set-up. Perform reception and clerical duties. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Finish metal framework of dentures. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant. Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays. Schedule and confirm appointments. Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures. Perform intra-oral duties. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Invoice patients for dental services. Polish and buff dentures. Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Registration with provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Team player. Experience: Will train. Health benefits: Dental plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits.