Duties The duties of the Dental Assistant include: 1. Assisting the Dentist with procedures 2. Cleaning/sterilizing and preparing instruments, materials, and equipment. 3. Taking digital X-Rays 4. Managing the clinical inventory of the Practice, ensuring there are always the needed dental supplies 5. Explaining dental treatments or procedures to patients. 6. Making appointments, answering the telephone, maintaining, and filing documents in the absence of the Receptionist. Qualifications, Experience, and Key Competencies:  Certificate in Dental Surgery Assisting, Dental Assisting, Dental Nursing, or equivalent accredited dental auxiliary qualification.  Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant. Experience in pediatric dentistry or working with children would be an asset.  Experience assisting with dental procedures and digital X-rays  Knowledge of sterilization and infection control procedures  Computer literate  Strong communication and interpersonal skills  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail  Ability to work effectively in a team environment  Must enjoy working with children and families  Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor Any equivalent combination of training and experience