Registered Dental Assistant - Uptown Dentistry

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Entertainment deals

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Uptown Dentistry in Saint John’s Market Square is looking for a Licensed Dental Assistant to join our team and support dentists and hygienists with procedures, patient care, and clinic operations. This role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate charting in a fast-paced environment.

You will rotate through roles, take X-rays, assist during procedures, and contribute to a welcoming patient experience while adhering to IPAC standards and privacy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Licensed as a Dental Assistant with the 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

Education

Licensed Dental Assistant

Job description

Get to Know Us:

Conveniently located in Saint John’s Market Square, Uptown Dentistry has been serving the community for nearly two decades. We offer a wide range of dental services, including hygiene, general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics, root canals, oral surgery and much more. We know the success of any organization depends on the strength of its team. Given that, we have taken great care to build a diverse and highly qualified team that is committed to oral health, patient experience, continuing education and excellence. Led by Dr. Carlie Lemoine and Dr. Tim Chaisson, we pride ourselves on providing quality dental care and 4.9 stars on Google reviews, evidence of our exceptional patient service, commitment to continuous learning, and innovative technology. At Uptown Dentsitry, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the industry’s leading clinicians and have greater access to the advanced treatment technologies and training & development, and support.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM Friday: 8:15 AM - 3:15 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

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 Licensed as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required

Previous dental assisting experience 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. 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.