Get to Know Us:At Rideau Dental, we know that a great practice is built on the strength of its people. Located in the heart of Ottawa, our team has built a reputation for excellence in dentistry and a workplace culture where collaboration, respect, and growth are at the forefront.We combine modern dentistry with a patient-first approach, ensuring every visit is comfortable, personalized, and delivered with care. Behind the scenes, our team works together in a supportive and encouraging environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, you’ll find opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and professional development.Joining Rideau Dental means becoming part of a practice that invests in its people. Here, you’ll enjoy a welcoming team, the chance to make a real impact on patients’ lives, and the ability to grow your career in an environment where you’re appreciated and supported every step of the way.Schedule:Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pmWhat 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 termsBrilliant 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 ProgramBuild 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 growthCulture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growthThe wage for this Dental Assistant position is $29-$33/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.Please note that this is a new job opening.Your Role:Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environmentAssist dentists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflowTake dental X-rays and digital images as requiredUpdate patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment careSupport scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasksCollaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality careServe as the main point of contact for patients, explaining treatment plans, procedures, costs, and financing optionsMaintain accurate patient records and ensure smooth scheduling to optimize chair timePresent treatment costs, collect payments, process insurance claims, and assist with payment plansBuild strong patient relationships to encourage treatment acceptance, retention, and follow-up careAbout You:Previous clinical experience as a Dental Assistant is requiredNDAEB certification is requiredPrevious experience with Invisalign is requiredExperience with iTero is requiredKnowledge and understanding of dental treatment plans and ability to educate patients is requiredExperience with dental software programs is requiredStrong customer service experienceApplication 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.
