Dental Program Coordinator; Lead Instructor-Malton

Level II program, or equivalent recognized training appropriate to the vocation.

• Qualification as an Intra-Oral Dental Assistant Level II is strongly preferred
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• Relevant occupational experience working as a Dental Assistant in a clinical dental setting.

• Must meet the applicable MCURES instructor qualification requirements for instructors teaching the vocation.

• Candidates qualifying through education and occupational experience must have the applicable recognized educational qualification and at least 24 months of occupational experience in the vocation to be taught, in accordance with MCURES requirements.

• Candidates relying on occupational experience as their qualifying pathway must have at least 48 months of occupational experience in the vocation to be taught, in accordance with MCURES requirements.

• Previous teaching, clinical instruction, preceptorship, mentoring or supervisory experience is considered an asset.

• Experience as a senior, lead or Level II Dental Assistant is considered a strong asset.

Required Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of Intra-Oral Dental Assisting Level I and Level II procedures and

responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, equipment and clinical materials.

• Strong understanding of chairside dental assisting procedures.

• Knowledge of dental laboratory and clinical operative setup and organization.

• Knowledge of sterilization, disinfection, infection prevention and control practices.

• Knowledge of dental radiography equipment and digital imaging technology relevant to the

program.

• Knowledge and practical familiarity with ABELDent.

• Knowledge and practical familiarity with DEXIS Titanium.

• Knowledge and practical familiarity with Carestream RVG.

• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate operation and instructional use of dental equipment

and technology.

• Ability to evaluate dental instruments, equipment, supplies and instructional resources.

• Ability to research vendors, compare quotations and provide recommendations related to

dental laboratory requirements.

• Strong inventory management and organizational skills.

• Strong classroom facilitation and practical demonstration skills.

• Ability to assess student practical competencies objectively and consistently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, coaching and student-support skills.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

• Ability to work collaboratively with Academics, Campus Management, instructors, vendors

and other stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities during the laboratory setup

phase.

Preferred Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Current or recent experience working as an Intra-Oral Dental Assistant Level II.

• Experience in both general chairside dental assisting and intra-oral procedures.

• Experience training, supervising, mentoring or precepting Dental Assistants or Dental

Assisting students.

• Experience participating in the setup or organization of a dental clinic, operatory or

educational dental laboratory.

• Experience sourcing dental equipment, instruments, materials or supplies.

• Experience communicating or negotiating with dental suppliers and equipment vendors.

• Practical experience using ABELDent, DEXIS Titanium and Carestream RVG.

• Experience managing dental inventories, sterilization areas, equipment or clinical supplies.

• Experience delivering practical demonstrations or competency-based skills training.

Core Competencies

• Dental assisting subject-matter expertise.

• Practical skills instruction and demonstration.

• Student coaching and assessment.

• Dental laboratory setup and organization.

• Vendor research and…