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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Dental practice. Specialty dental practice. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare plaster models and moulds. Train other dental laboratory assistants. Order dental and office supplies. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Maintain and order supplies. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Supervise students in training. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant. Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays. Schedule and confirm appointments. Perform intra-oral duties. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. 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 : Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board. Technical expertise (dental): Plastering. Packing. Waxing-up. Polishing. Assembly. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Equipment, eystems and controls experience: Medical and biomedical equipment and systems. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: Experience an asset. Health benefits: Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: On-site amenities. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available.