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Dental secretary

Do you want to find a job easily after graduation? You have studied secretarial studies? Are you interested in the dental field? Learn more about the training, the job and the salary of a dental secretary.

A dental secretary assists patients over the phone and in person. He or she coordinates and organizes appointments to assist in the smooth operation of a dental center. The main tasks of this person include greeting patients and scheduling appointments. He or she also notifies patients of their next appointment at the dental clinic.

Thejob of a dental secretary also handles patient calls and calls them as needed, whether for a routine examination or other type of treatment. He or she books and cancels appointments. He or she also performs many administrative tasks such as faxing, scanning, photocopying and filing.

The average salary for dental secretary jobs in Canada is 18.30$ per hour according to Indeed and 20.50$ per hour according to Neuvoo. At the beginning of one's career, entry-level workers can expect to receive a salary that ranges from 15$ to 18$ per hour. This rises to 16 to 20$ per hour in the middle of the career to end up at 20$ per hour at the end of the career.

A Dental Secretary's salary per year is 33,150 $. Entry level positions start with a salary of 32,000$ per year. Experienced workers earn an average of 42,900 $ per year.

Early career

Mid-career

End of career 

Hourly wage 

15-18$/hour

16-20$/hour

20$/hour

Annual salary

32 000 $

33 150 $

42 900 $ 

To become a dental secretary, you must complete an attestation of vocational training in dental secretarial work. A DEP in secretarial studies is also recommended. Training is offered full-time in school boards and part-time in the private sector. It is given in several cities in Quebec.

The duration of the training varies according to the establishment. At Pro Health TrainingThe training lasts 45 hours (60 hours if you choose the computer option). The training offered by theDental Services Institute is the same number of hours, but the courses are also given online.

The placement rate is over 90%. It is also not uncommon to find a job even before the end of the training.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Does the dental secretary position have benefits?

Benefits vary depending on the employer. Check out the different job postings to learn more about them.

2. Besides work experience, what else contributes to higher pay?

In addition to experience, bilingualism, academic training and knowledge of the Office Suite all contribute to increased compensation.

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