Certified Dental Assistant
BC Cancer
Surrey, BC
The Certified Dental Assistant participates in the management of patients with medical compromise performs related booking, chair-side and clerical duties.
What you’ll do
Perform all the chair-side duties of a dental assistant and maintains infection control. Make impressions to fabricate gel carriers; constructs and fits custom gel carriers and instructs patients on how to use. Fabricate bite blocks and gingival protectors in preparation for radiotherapy procedures. Provide home care instruction to patients.Participate in management of patients with medical compromise and with possible exposure to medical risk; co ordinates booking for the dental clinic. Assist the Dentist with screening of patients and assessment of dental needs to set priorities for dental visits; schedule appointments by contacting medical and dental offices and laboratories to see if the work is complete; ...