Associate Dentist - Metro Dental Care

Dental Corporation of America (DCA); Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Development Program

Ortho Acceleration Program & Align

Implant Program

Network of Experienced Dental Profes s

Path to Partnership

Job summary

Metro Dental Care in Calgary is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist for a full-time role with a potential pathway to partnership. The practice offers a stable patient base, a recently renovated clinic, and a strong support team, with flexibility to build a full-time schedule and long-term growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive general dentistry skill set, clinical leadership, and a proactive approach to patient care, aiming to grow the patient base and

Qualifications

• Has a strong foundation in comprehensive general dentistry.
• Is clinically confident and comfortable practicing independently.
• Has excellent diagnostic and treatment-planning skills.
• Builds trust and long-term relationships with patients.
• Communicates treatment recommendations clearly.
• Is proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys collaborating with and supporting other clinicians.
• Is motivated to grow a patient base and contribute to practice success.
• Is interested in a long-term partnership opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong clinical presence and lead patient relationships.
• Contribute to practice growth and future partnership opportunities.
• Shaped future growth and ownership within the practice.
• Collaborate with an experienced support team.

Skills

General dentistry

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Patient relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Education

DDS / DMD program

NDEB Equivalency Process

Job description

Associate Dentist – Metro Dental Care (Calgary, AB)

Clinical Leadership Opportunity | Full-Time Growth | Pathway to Partnership

About The Opportunity

Metro Dental Care is seeking an experienced, well-rounded Associate Dentist to join our established Northwest Calgary practice. This is more than a traditional associate opportunity. We are looking for a dentist who wants to establish a strong clinical presence, build lasting patient relationships, contribute to the growth of the practice, and potentially explore a future pathway to partnership. With an established patient base, a recently renovated clinic, an experienced support team, and flexibility to build a full‑time schedule, this is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician looking for meaningful long‑term growth.

Why Join Metro Dental Care?

Potential Pathway to Partnership

For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to grow beyond traditional associate dentistry.

We are interested in a dentist who wants to:

• Help shape the future growth of the practice
• Become a consistent clinical leader
• Support a collaborative clinical team
• Build and retain a strong patient base
• Develop a long‑term career within the practice
• Explore potential future partnership opportunities

This is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership and wants to have a meaningful impact on practice performance and culture.

Full‑Time Schedule

With flexibility around the exact schedule for the right candidate.

We are looking for a long‑term clinician and open to creating a schedule that supports both the dentist and the needs of the practice.

Clinical Scope

Metro Dental Care provides comprehensive family and restorative dentistry, including:

• Bread‑and‑butter dentistry
• Endodontics
• Oral surgery
• Crown and bridge
• Comprehensive restorative care
• Invisalign

Technology & Systems

The recently renovated practice offers a digital clinical environment including:

• Cleardent PMS
• Panoramic imaging
• Digital X‑rays
• Videa Health AI
• Paperless workflows

Experienced Support Team

The incoming dentist will be supported by:

• Dedicated RDA support
• Experienced Practice Manager
• Tenured hygiene team
• Strong RDA team

Our established team provides the operational consistency needed for an experienced dentist to focus on patient relationships, clinical care, and practice growth.

Multicultural Patient Community

Metro Dental Care serves a diverse Calgary patient population. Additional language skills are considered a strong asset, particularly:

• Vietnamese
• Cantonese
• Mandarin
• Korean

These are assets rather than requirements, but may provide a significant advantage when developing long‑term relationships within the practice's existing patient community.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced dentist who:

• Has a strong foundation in comprehensive general dentistry
• Is clinically confident and comfortable practicing independently
• Has excellent diagnostic and treatment‑planning skills
• Builds trust and long‑term relationships with patients
• Communicates treatment recommendations clearly
• Is proactive and comfortable taking ownership
• Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys collaborating with and supporting other clinicians
• Is motivated to grow a patient base and contribute to practice success
• Is interested in a long‑term partnership opportunity

What Makes Metro Dental Care Different?

• Established patient base
• Recently renovated Calgary practice
• Flexible full‑time opportunity
• Stable and experienced support team
• Diverse, multicultural patient community
• Opportunity to expand comprehensive services
• Ability to become a key clinical leader
• Potential pathway towards partnership

Apply Today

If you are an experienced dentist looking for more than your next associate position, Metro Dental Care offers the opportunity to become an important part of the future of an established Calgary practice.

We are looking for someone who wants to build relationships, grow the practice, lead clinically, and establish long‑term roots with the team.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Associate Development Program: A structured yet flexible learning initiative with curated offerings from top clinicians and mentors where you will receive individualized learning & development plans, Priority access to free in‑person learning & webinars, discounted rates on courses and access to Study Clubs and online professional communities.
• Ortho Acceleration Program & Align Partnership: A strategic partnership with Align Technology that provides exclusive benefits, dedicated learning opportunities and enhanced treatment planning support.
• Implant Program: Our Associates benefit from customized training and dedicated learning opportunities for implant placement and restoration, supported by our strategic partnership with Nobel Biocare.
• Network of Experienced Dental Professionals: You will have opportunities for formal and structured mentorship with esteemed team members and colleagues and access to industry‑leading experts in various dental disciplines.
• Path to Partnership: dentalcorp provides a clear path to practice leadership for Associates who wish to move beyond their clinical role and become the business leader of a practice.

About You:

• Graduate from an accredited DDS/DMD Program or successful completion of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Equivalency Process
• Registered and in good standing with provincial licensing requirements
• Valid CPR certification

All applicants must be domiciled in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process and thereafter can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.