Dental Assistant - O'Connor Dental Centre

Dental Corporation of America (DCA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Connor Dental Centre in East York, Ontario is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians during procedures and maintain a clean, efficient practice. The role involves room setup, instrument handling, imaging, and sterilization to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The successful candidate will have Dental Assistant certification and prior dental assisting experience is preferred. This replacement position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Workflow support

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Get to Know Us:

Located in East York, O’Connor Dental Centre has proudly served the community for over 20 years, providing comprehensive dental care to individuals and families. Our experienced team of dentists, hygienists, and support staff is committed to clinical excellence and creating positive, comfortable patient experiences. Offering a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services, we take pride in delivering personalized care while fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment for our team and patients.

Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
• Occasional weekends

What Sets Us Apart:

• Grow Without Limits: We’llmatch your ambition,curiosityand drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, realrecognitionand proven pathways that grow yourexpertiseon 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 sharesexpertise, 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 DentalAssistantposition is$25.00 - $28.00/hourdepending on skills, experience, and location.

Please note that this is areplacementjob opening.

Your Role:

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment
• Assistdentists and hygienists during treatments,maintainingpatient comfort and workflow
• Take dental X-rays and digital images asrequired
• 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 whilemaintainingethical professional behaviour

About You:

• Registered and/orCertified as aDental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or associationisrequired
• Previousdentalassistingexperience is preferred

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve.