Skills
• Assisting with restorative, surgical, implant, and orthodontic treatment
• Efficient operatory turnover, tray set-up, and chairside organization
• Familiarity with intraoral impressions, digital scans, and clinical photography
• Instrument cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and monitoring
• Adherence to infection-control protocols and PPE guidelines
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized clinical environment
• Supporting patients before, during, and after treatment in a clear, respectful manner
• Helping anxious or nervous patients feel more comfortable and informed
• Working collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and other team members
• Experience assisting with clear aligner cases, braces appointments, and fixed retainers
• Support for implant placement, suturing appointments, and post-operative reviews
• Exposure to digital dentistry (model printing, Exocad, digital smile concepts)
• Comfortable learning new practice management and charting software
• Basic experience with appointment flow, records, and clinical documentation
About
I am an internationally trained dentist based in Saskatoon. I am writing to apply for a Dental Aide, Dental Receptionist, or Dental Assistant position, or any related opportunity suitable for non-registered staff in your practice.