Dental Assistant - Lake of the Woods Dental Health Centre

dentalcorp•Kenora, ON

21d•CA$22 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

Lake of the Woods Dental Health Centre is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team. The practice is committed to providing quality dental care with a focus on patient comfort, continuous learning, and innovative technology. They offer a complete range of dental services and are proud of their high patient satisfaction ratings. The Dental Assistant will play a key role in preparing treatment rooms, assisting dentists and hygienists, taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, updating patient charts, and educating patients on oral hygiene. The role also involves supporting administrative tasks and collaborating with the dental team to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care while adhering to all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment
Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow
Take dental X-rays and digital images as required
Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards
Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks
Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care
Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines
Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour