Dental Assistant - Sudbury Dental Group

Dental Corporation of America (DCA); Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Sudbury Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team and ensure patients feel comfortable during visits. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures, and help maintain a smooth daily operation.

The role requires registration/certification as a Dental Assistant and prior experience is preferred; candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We welcome applicants and provide accommodations upon request.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with provincial regulatory body.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

X-ray imaging

Infection control

Education

Registered/Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

X-ray equipment

Digital imaging software

Job description

Get to Know Us:

At Sudbury Dental Group, we provide patient-centered care in a modern, collaborative environment focused on comfort, efficiency, and clinical excellence. Our team values compassion, clear communication, teamwork, and creating a positive patient experience.

*BENEFITS INCLUDED*

Get to Know Us:

At Sudbury Dental Group, we provide patient-centered care in a modern, collaborative environment focused on comfort, efficiency, and clinical excellence. Our team values compassion, clear communication, teamwork, and creating a positive patient experience.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring patients feel comfortable and well cared for throughout their dental visits. Your responsibilities will include assisting dentists during procedures, preparing and sterilizing instruments, maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment, and supporting the smooth flow of daily clinical operations.

Schedule:

Full Time Contract

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

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 $19-$30/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
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

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.