Dental Assistant

Village Green Dental Care; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top compensation

Modern digital dentistry

Sterilization technician on-site

Independent practice with strong team

Job summary

Village Green Dental Care in Kanata seeks a friendly, dependable Dental Assistant to support clinical procedures and the hygiene team in a modern, fully digital practice. You’ll work alongside a jovial dentist, with a dedicated sterilization tech on-site, contributing to a positive patient experience and efficient scheduling.

You are a certified Dental Assistant who is organized, reliable, and patient-focused, able to take radiographs, support digital charting, and thrive in a fast-paced team

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant with radiography ability and radio-diagnostic skills.
• Positive, organized, reliable; strong communication and patient care.
• Team player capable of supporting dental hygiene and clinical staff.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments/materials are ready.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Support digital charting and documentation.
• Maintain sterilization protocols and keep instruments clean and organized.
• Provide chairside support to hygienists and maintain on-time patient flow.
• Help maintain efficient clinical flow between operatories.
• Provide patients with clear instructions and a positive visit experience.

Skills

Radiography

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

Digital charting systems

CEREC

3D printing

Job description

Village Green Dental Care is looking for a friendly, dependable Dental Assistant to join our team in Kanata. In this role, you will support clinical procedures, assist the dentist during treatments, and help deliver an exceptional patient experience in a modern, fully digital dental practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a positive, high-energy practice with a strong team culture, modern technology, and excellent patient care.

You will be working alongside a very funny, jovial dentist as the second assistant supporting two operatories. To help maintain efficiency and smooth patient flow, we also have a dedicated sterilization technician on-site at all times.

Village Green Dental Care is a modern, fully digital, independently owned practice with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient experiences in a welcoming and supportive environment.

What We Offer

At Village Green Dental Care, we’ve created a practice designed to support both patients and team members. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

A Highly Rated Practice:

• The highest-rated dental office in Kanata
• Over 1,000 five-star Google reviews from satisfied patients.

Modern Digital Dentistry:

• Fully digital workflows and charting systemsAI-supported X-ray analysis
• 3D printing
• Voice-activated charting
• Digital charting systems
• CEREC and other advanced digital solutions

A Supportive Team Environment

• Independently owned practice
• Collaborative and respectful team culture
• Dedicated sterilization technician supporting clinical efficiency
• Leadership that values professionalism, kindness, and teamwork

Competitive Compensation

• Top-of-market compensation for the right candidate
• A practice known for strong team retention and high employee satisfaction

Work Schedule:

• Monday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Please note: we do not open weekends before long weekends.

What You’ll Do

As a Dental Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting both the clinical team and patient experience. This position will have a strong focus on sterilization and supporting the hygiene team to ensure a smooth and efficient schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensuring instruments and materials are ready
• Taking and processing dental radiographs
• Supporting digital charting and documentation
• Maintain sterilization protocols and ensure instruments are properly cleaned, organized, and available
• Provide chairside and general support to hygienists to help maintain on-time patient flow
• Helping maintain efficient clinical flow between operatories
• Providing patients with clear instructions and support during their visit
• Contributing to a positive, organized, and team-focused environment

About You

You are a certified Dental Assistant who is positive, organized, and reliable, and you enjoy working in a busy clinical environment. You take pride in supporting your team and helping create an excellent experience for every patient who walks through the door.

You thrive in a collaborative setting and bring professionalism, attention to detail, and a patient-focused mindset to your work each day. You are comfortable supporting both clinical and hygiene teams where needed.

• Certified Dental Assistant with the ability to take radiographs
• Positive, organized, and reliable
• Work well in a team-environment
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Experience in a similar role is an asset