dental assistant
About the company
Our well-established dental practice has proudly served the Burlington community for approximately 13 years. We offer a comprehensive range of dental services in a modern, patient-focused environment, including family and restorative dentistry, root canal treatments, wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, and orthodontics.
Your tasks
Burlington Family Dentists is looking for an experienced, motivated, and dependable Certified Level II Dental Assistant to join our growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.
If you are an experienced dental assistant who enjoys working in a busy, supportive, and professional environment, we would love to hear from you!
- Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance during general, restorative, endodontic, surgical, implant, and orthodontic procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before each appointment.
- Anticipate the dentist's needs to ensure smooth and efficient clinical procedures.
- Perform Level II dental assisting duties within the authorized Ontario scope of practice.
- Take digital dental radiographs in accordance with applicable Ontario requirements.
- Assist with dental implant procedures, surgical extractions, and root canal treatments.
- Follow proper infection prevention and control protocols, including instrument sterilization, disinfection, and operatory turnover.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and treatment documentation.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, postoperative instructions, and recommended home care.
- Monitor clinical inventory and ensure necessary supplies are available.
- Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, administrative staff, and other team members.
- Help maintain an organized, clean, efficient, and welcoming clinical environment.
Requirements
***Job Type:* Full-Time, Permanent** Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of clinical dental assisting experience
We are looking for more than someone who can simply assist chairside. We want a confident, organized, and proactive team member who takes pride in delivering excellent patient care, anticipates the dentist's needs, and contributes positively to the daily success of our practice.
Required:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a clinical dental practice.
- Completion of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting program.
- Current NDAEB certification or recognized qualification appropriate for Level II duties in Ontario.
- Valid HARP qualification for dental radiography in Ontario.
- Strong knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, infection control, and sterilization protocols.
- Excellent chairside assisting skills and ability to work efficiently during complex procedures.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
- Professional, reliable, punctual, and patient-focused attitude.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to a team environment.
Preferred Assets:
- Experience assisting with dental implants and oral surgery.
- Experience with endodontic and orthodontic procedures.
- Familiarity with digital dental imaging and dental practice management software.
- Experience working in a busy, multi-procedure general dental practice.
You are someone who
- Has strong clinical skills a
What we offer
- Full-time, permanent employment in an established dental practice.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- A friendly, respectful, and collaborative team environment.
- Exposure to a wide range of dental procedures and opportunities to expand clinical skills.
- A stable, well-established practice with a loyal patient community.
- An opportunity to become a valued long-term member of our dental team.
- Free Car parking
Other
Certified Level II Dental Assistant ? Full-Time
***Location:* Burlington, ON (In-person)** Join Our Dental Team!