Certified Dental Assistant

TOOTHGALLERY; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TOOTHGALLERY in Ottawa is seeking a dental assistant who can support the dentist, anticipate needs, and help patients feel safe and cared for during treatment. You should be comfortable chairside and confident in clinical skills, with ABELDent experience considered a plus.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a calm, compassionate approach aligned with our values of honesty and patient education. Training provided for our systems and philosophy.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience required.
• Confident chairside assisting and sterilization.
• Experience with ABELDent is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance during procedures.
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Taking digital X-rays and scans.
• Managing clinical supplies and inventory.
• Coordinating lab work.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Supporting patient comfort and communication during treatment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Calm under pressure

Team player

Clear communication

Patient communication

ABELDent experience

Tools

ABELDent

Job description

Why this role matters

You are the clinical partner who makes everything run smoothly. You anticipate needs, support the dentist, and help patients feel safe and cared for during their treatment. We need someone who can hit the ground running, while we can teach you our systems and philosophy, you should already be comfortable chairside and confident in your clinical skills.

Who we are

TOOTHGALLERY is a relationship-driven practice where connection matter deeply, with our patients and with each other. We prioritize diagnostic depth over quick fixes, long-term care over transactions, and education over pressure. We believe in collaborative care and doing things right, not fast.

We're a small, tight-knit team that genuinely cares for each other and our patients.

The qualities we're looking for

You are detail-oriented, organized, and stay calm under pressure. You're a team player who anticipates needs and steps in without being asked. You communicate clearly and kindly with patients. You take pride in your work and care about getting things right. You align with our values: honesty, patient education, and treating people the way you'd want to be treated.

What you'll be responsible for

Chairside assistance during procedures. Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment. Taking digital X-rays and scans. Managing clinical supplies and inventory. Coordinating lab work. Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment. Supporting patient comfort and communication during treatment.

Experience & training

Dental assisting experience is required. We're looking for someone already confident with chairside assisting, sterilization protocols, and patient communication. Experience with ABELDent is a plus but not required. Success in the first 90 days looks like seamless integration with our clinical team and strong rapport with patients.