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Dental Assistants  (NOC 3411)
Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Dental assistants assist dentists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions. Dental assistants work primarily in dentists' offices, or they may be employed by government and educational institutions.

certified dental assistant, certified intra-oral dental assistant, dental assistant, registered dental assistant.

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Dental assistants perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist during the examination
  • Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
  • Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
  • Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
  • Schedule patient appointments and record dental procedures performed
  • Invoice patients for dental services
  • Order dental and office supplies
  • Take and develop X-rays
  • Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
  • Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
  • Fabricate temporary crowns and restorations.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Victoria, Campbell River, Colwood, Courtenay, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Comox, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach, Sidney, View Royal, Cumberland, Sooke

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Wages for Dental Assistants in Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 14.00 19.75 28.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 19.71 28.00 33.33 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 16.00 22.25 28.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 16.00 18.20 23.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 13.00 17.00 20.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Newfoundland and Labrador 12.00 14.50 21.13 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Northwest Territories 14.16 19.49 21.33 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Nova Scotia 14.50 18.00 22.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 14.00 19.00 27.30 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island 10.00 16.80 22.89 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Québec 13.00 17.00 23.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 17.00 22.00 26.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Vancouver Island and Coast Region and British Columbia tabs for more useful information related to wages.