Job offers dental assistant in Quebec

The dental assistant assists the dentist and dental hygienists in several tasks. She prepares equipment by sterilizing instruments. She also performs x-rays for several patients.  

The dental assistant may also perform certain tasks, such as applying fluoride or polishing teeth. She can also make and insert temporary crowns. They help the dentist with dental examinations. Sometimes she may be called upon to remove stitches or apply desensitizing agents. 

The dental assistant can also advise patients on their dental hygiene, schedule appointments and order office supplies.

To become a dental assistant, you must have completed a DVS in dental assistance. The training lasts 1500 hours and is offered during 13 months on a full-time basis. It also includes 4 internships, the duration of which varies between 2 and 4 weeks. To be admitted to the program, you must meet one of the following conditions:

• Obtain a high school diploma (DES);
• Be 16 years of age and have successfully completed the Secondary IV French, English and Mathematics courses and their equivalents;
• Be 18 years old and have equivalent knowledge.

The professional training in dental assisting includes introductory courses to the profession and notions of oral anatomy and pharmacology. During the training, the student also develops skills in first aid, occupational health and safety, professional ethics and communication and teamwork. Discover how to become a dental assistant. Take a look at our tips for writing a cover letter for a dental assistant without experience.

The dental assisting student also learns how to prepare dental equipment, assist people in wheelchairs, and perform laboratory tasks.

The CFP l'Oasis offers work-study training, which includes an 8-week internship during the summer.

The placement rate is 67%, which is considered good.

Dental assistants in Canada earn an average of 24$ per hour. In Quebec, the average salary for dental assistant jobs is 20 $ per hour. Entry-level positions start with an average wage of 18$-19$ per hour.

Dental technical assistants in hospitals earn an average of 20.20$ per hour, which is 7$ per hour more than workers in dentists' offices. Experienced workers earn an average of 28$ per hour in Quebec.  

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