Dental Assistant - Carlingwood Dental Centre

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Carlingwood Dental Centre in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join a busy, modern practice. You will prepare rooms, assist clinicians, take X-rays, maintain IPAC standards, and help with charting and patient education.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and delivering exceptional patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or certified as a Dental Assistant with your provincial regulatory body.
• NDAEB certification is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean, 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.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Education

NDAEB certification

Provincial registration

Job description

Get to Know Us

Carlingwood Dental Centre is a busy, well-established dental practice that has proudly served the Ottawa community since 1983. Our clinic is built on a strong commitment to exceptional patient care, teamwork, and creating a welcoming environment for both our patients and our staff. Our modern facility includes 14 operatories and advanced dental technology, allowing our team to provide comprehensive dental services including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency care. We take pride in delivering high-quality dentistry while ensuring every patient feels comfortable and well cared for. At Carlingwood Dental Centre, we believe a great patient experience starts with a great team. We foster a supportive, collaborative workplace where team members are respected, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally. Many of our staff have been with us for years, creating a positive and stable work environment.

Schedule

Full time 4-5 days a week 1 evening shift until 7:00pm

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 $28-$30/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a new job opening.

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. NDAEB certification is required.

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.