Dental Assistant - Sudbury Dental Group

hellodent; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Entertainment deals

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Sudbury Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and ensure patients are comfortable throughout visits. Responsibilities include assisting dentists, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and maintaining a clean treatment area to support smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and adherence to IPAC standards, with a full-time contract and a wage range of $19–$30 per hour, depending on skills and location.

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

Compassion

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

Dental Assistant certification/registration

Job description

*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’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$19-$30/hourdepending 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
• 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

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.