Dental Assistant

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We’re always excited to connect with passionate, patient-centered professionals who want to make a meaningful impact. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and goals, we encourage you to apply. Our Talent Team will review your application, and if there’s a strong match, we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Assistant

Practice: TechTown Dentistry
Location: Waterloo
Website: https://www.techtowndentistry.com/
Role Type: Full-Time 
Role Hours: Monday (9:30 AM to 7:00 PM), Tuesday to Thursday (7:30 AM to 5:00 PM), Friday (7:30 AM to 1:00 PM)

Job Overview

TechTown Dentistry is a family-friendly, patient-centered, modern dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and energetic Dental Assistant to join our clinical team in a hybrid Dental Assistant / Sterilization Assistant role. The ideal candidate will have completed Level II Dental Assistant training and will support both chairside procedures and sterilization duties.

This role offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of clinical assisting and back-end support in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This position is also a great fit for newer grads looking to gain hands-on exposure across chairside assisting, sterilization, and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support as needed, including assisting with procedures, impressions, polishing, and temporary coverage for team members
• Assist the dentist during examinations, treatments, and a variety of clinical procedures.
• Prepare, organize, and set up trays, instruments, and materials prior to procedures.
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with HARP regulations.
• Provide chairside support including suctioning, passing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clinical operatory cleanliness according to infection control and IPAC standards.
• Document patient care in the practice management system accurately and promptly.
• Assist with impressions, whitening procedures, and other Level II duties as permitted.
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and report stock needs to the clinical lead or dentist.
• Support a smooth and efficient patient flow throughout the day by collaborating closely with the dental team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Level II Dental Assistant program (required)
• HARP Certification (required).
• Knowledge of dental terminology, clinical procedures, and dental instruments/equipment.
• Experience with orthodontics or pediatric dentistry is an asset.
• Familiarity with dental software such as Power Practice, LiveDDM, Dentrix, Tracker, Abeldent, or Paradigm is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality care.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a passion for patient-centered care.

Practice Snapshot

Practice Name: TechTown Dentistry

Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Operatories

• Total Operatories: 6
• Hygiene Operatories: 4
• Dentist (DDS) Operatories: 2

Clinical Team Structure

• Number of Hygienists per Day:
• Monday: 4
• Tuesday: 4
• Wednesday: 4
• Thursday: 4
• Friday: 3

Office Environment & Culture

TechTown Dentistry is a progressive office environment where we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional patient experience. Our practice and team culture are guided by kindness, respect, integrity, and going the extra mile in the care and service we provide.

Technology & Software

• Practice Management Software: Power Practice
• Digital Tools: iTero, ScanX

Neighborhood Highlights / Landmarks

Anchored in Waterloo, our practice is in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. We are located in a busy commercial area with strong growth, and offer convenient access to the ION, the expressway, and ample parking for both team members and patients.

Compensation
• Pay Range: $23.00–$26.00 per hour
• Compensation is commensurate with experience and skills.  

Ready to Take the Next Step?
 If you’re looking to join a team that is rooted in trust, guided by excellence, and committed to elevating patient care through innovation and digital dentistry, this is the place for you. We are a values-driven organization that empowers our teams, invests in growth, and embraces modern technology to deliver a truly exceptional patient experience.

If you want to make a meaningful impact every day, be supported by a collaborative culture, and grow your career within a forward-thinking dental network, we would love to meet you. Apply now and grow your career with us.

Thank you for considering a career with True North DPO.

If this role isn’t the perfect fit, we hope you’ll stay connected. We’re growing quickly, and new opportunities across our network continue to open. We encourage you to check back regularly and follow us for updates as our teams expand.