Dental Assistant

About Us:

Join the team at Dawson Dental Waterloo, where your passion for dentistry will help us improve the oral health and confidence of our vibrant community. Located in the bustling city of Waterloo, our modern practice is committed to providing exceptional dental care through personalized treatment plans and cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and supported, building lasting relationships founded on trust and care.

Waterloo offers a unique blend of innovation and charm. Known for its thriving tech hub, excellent schools, and world-class universities, the city also boasts beautiful parks, vibrant cultural events, and a wide range of dining and shopping options. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors or enjoying the dynamic downtown scene, Waterloo offers a fantastic quality of life.

If you're dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and excited to join a collaborative and supportive team, we want to hear from you. Help us create healthy, confident smiles while experiencing the innovative and welcoming lifestyle that Waterloo has to offer. Apply today!

Schedule: Full-Time

12-month contract with an opportunity to extend

Tuesday 11am-7pm

Wednesday 10am-6pm

Thursday 10am-6pm

Friday 9am-3pm

Every other Saturday 8am-1pm

• Possibly Mondays 10am-6pm

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive compensation
• Total rewards package that offers discounts on many services and activities including an exclusive corporate gym membership program; reduced rates on home and auto insurance; unlimited access to a variety of discounted entertainment, hotels, products, services and so much more!
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services
• Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education
• Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community
• Work-life balance and flexibility
• Access to modernized technology to provide optimal oral care to patients

Responsibilities:

• Instrument sterilization;
• Room set-ups and tear-downs for procedures, including surgeries;
• Prepare patients for surgical treatments and chairside surgical assisting;
• Provide postoperative instructions to patients;
• Record treatment information in patient records;
• Take intra-oral radiographs and CBCT scans;
• Assist in new patient exams by collecting and recording medical & dental histories, take patient vital signs, and educate patients on their condition(s) and recommended treatment;
• Other duties as assigned.

About You:

• HARP certification is required
• NDAEB certification is preferred
• 1+ year(s) of experience assisting multiple DDS' is required
• The ideal candidate will have a calm, caring, mature, reassuring and friendly demeanor;
• Ability to be flexible and multitask;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Possess the willingness to learn and grow;
• Excel at building strong and trusting relationships to support all team members with the day-to-day activities in the clinic.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Team. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.