Certified Dental Assistant - True Dental

Dentalcorp; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Job summary

True Dental in West Kelowna, BC is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join our patient‑focused team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists and hygienists, take dental X‑rays, and uphold IPAC and infection‑control standards to ensure safe, efficient care.

We offer competitive wages of CAD 27–30 per hour plus extended health benefits. The role emphasizes patient comfort, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within a modern practice on Highway 97.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified Dental Assistant with Provincial regulatory body or association is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort.
• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required.
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards.
• Update patient charts and provide oral hygiene education post-treatment.
• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assistant registration

Tools

X-ray imaging

Job description

Get to Know Us

True Dental has been serving the community since 2013 and is conveniently located on Highway 97 in West Kelowna. Our practice is led by an extraordinary team of talented dentists, Drs. Jeff Krawchuk, Ersilia Coccaro, Kevin Head, Kesar Lotey, and Don Macrae and we offer a wide range of dental services including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and sedation dentistry. We pride ourselves on providing quality dental care and 4.9-stars on Google reviews, evidence of our exceptional patient service, commitment to continuous learning and innovative technology. This role offers extended health benefits. Schedule: Monday to Wednesday

What Sets Us Apart

Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award‑winning education, hands‑on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total‑rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry‑leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work‑life balanced environment that supports your professional growth

The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $27-$30/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

Your Role

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow Take dental X-rays and digital images as required Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post‑treatment care Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high‑quality care Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour

About You

Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Application Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Our purpose is to provide the best care for our patients. We empower our people and our practices with resources and technology to deliver exceptional care and patient outcomes. We are the future of dentistry: a network‑driven, entrepreneurial approach with the knowledge, scale and cutting‑edge technology to transform healthcare in Canada.