Dental assistant
Job in
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
Listed on 2026-08-26
Listing for:
YUKON DENTISTRY
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
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Dental / Dentistry
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years - or equivalent experience Work setting
- Dental practice
- Willing to relocate Tasks
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Perform reception and clerical duties
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
- Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Perform intra-oral duties
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Security and safety
- Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large workload Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
35 hours per week
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