Get to Know Us: Dental Assistant will work alongside Dr. David Campbell
At St. Laurent Dental Centre, we’ve been proudly serving the Ottawa community with exceptional dental care. Our modern, family-friendly clinic is dedicated to creating healthy, confident smiles in a welcoming and professional environment.
We offer a full range of dental services — from preventive and cosmetic dentistry to restorative treatments and advanced procedures — all delivered by a compassionate team that values patient comfort, education, and long-term oral health.
Our practice combines the latest dental technology with a personalized approach to care. We believe that every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions about their oral health.
Located conveniently in the St. Laurent Shopping Centre, our office provides easy access, flexible hours, and a supportive atmosphere for both patients and team members. We take pride in maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace where dental professionals can grow, learn, and make a real difference in our community.
Schedule:
Monday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am- 12:00pm (until October, then until 5pm)
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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
The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $27-$33/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.
Please note that this is a replacement job opening due to retirement of past dental assistant.
Your Role:
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment
- Perform chairside assisting duties for a variety of treatments including but not limited to, traditional orthodontics, Invisalign, extractions, endodontics, restorations, etc.
- Assist dentist 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 behavior
About You:
- Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
- Previous dental assisting experience is required
- Organized, proactive, and self-motivated
- Outgoing, personable, and passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences
- Looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' oral health journeys
- Thrive in a collaborative, large-team environment
- Eager to learn, grow, and take advantage of ongoing development opportunities
- Enjoy taking initiative and being a valued member of the practice
Pay: $27.00-$33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
- French (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (required)
Work Location: In person
