Dental Assistant Level II - River Oaks Dental

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Oakville; 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

River Oaks Dental in North Oakville is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure patient comfort. The role emphasizes high-quality care and efficient workflows in a patient-centered practice.

The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team using modern technology and IPAC protocols.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified Dental Assistant with provincial regulatory body or association is required.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada is assumed for employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments while maintaining patient comfort.
• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required.
• Sterilize instruments and adhere to IPAC standards.
• Update patient charts and provide oral hygiene education.
• Support scheduling and patient flow; handle administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care.
• Follow privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

X-ray imaging

Education

Registered and/or Certified Dental Assistant

Job description

Get to Know Us: River Oaks Dental is a welcoming, patient-focused dental practice in North Oakville. Our experienced team provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, with a strong focus on personalized service, comfort, and quality dentistry. We're proud to be part of the local community and are always looking for passionate professionals to join our team.

Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Possible Friday hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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 $28.00 - $30.00/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a replacement 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

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.