Licensed Dental Assistant - Viva Orthodontics

Corus Orthodontists; Surrey; On-site; CAD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Health spending account

Employee assistance

Uniform allowance

Competitive pay

38-hour week

Job summary

Corus Orthodontists in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to support orthodontists across our New Westminster and South Surrey practices. New graduates welcomed!

You will assist with all stages of orthodontic procedures, sterilization, x-rays, intraoral scans, chart notations, and patient education while maintaining infection control. We offer a 38-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold current LDA license/registration to practice in British Columbia.
• Completion of the Orthodontics Module is required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to infection prevention, sterilization, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist with all stages of orthodontic procedures, including brackets, arch wires and aligner appointments.
• Provide clinical patient care in a professional, efficient, and caring manner.
• Sterilization procedures, setting up operatories, taking x-rays, photos, and intraoral scans.
• Build positive relationships with patients and families to keep treatment on schedule.
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
• Provide patient instruction/education and relay reports to parents/guardians.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Infection prevention

Sterilization

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) - BC

Orthodontics Module

Job description

At Corus, you'll enjoy the close-knit culture of a local practice with the opportunities, support, and career growth of a leading orthodontic network. Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Our team at Viva Orthodontics is looking for an enthusiastic Licensed Dental Assistant (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in British Columbia) to join our well-established practices in New Westminster and South Surrey, British Columbia.

What Sets Us Apart

At Viva Orthodontics, we're more than an orthodontic practice—we're a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual continuing education
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package, including extended health coverage, a health spending account, an employee assistance program, and a uniform allowance. $30.00+/hr.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 38-hour workweek, Monday through Friday. No evenings or weekends.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Assist Orthodontist with all stages of orthodontic procedures such as direct bond bracket procedures, arch wire and appliance adjustments, and aligner appointments
• Providing all aspects of clinical patient care in a professional, efficient, and caring manner
• Sterilization procedures, setting up the operatories, taking x-rays, photos, and intraoral scans
• Building positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system
• Provide patient instruction/education
• Provide reports to parents/guardians
• Ability to perform other duties as required for the efficient operation of the practice

The Teammate We’re Looking For

• Must hold current licensing/registration required to practice as a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in British Columbia). New graduates welcomed!
• Completion of the Orthodontics Module
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes
• Positive and collaborative attitude
• Strong commitment to infection prevention, sterilization, and maintaining a clean clinical environment

At Corus Orthodontists, we're building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

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