Licensed Dental Assistant - A Smart Smile Dentistry

Get to Know Us:

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Sunshine Coast, A Smart Smile Dentistry is a modern, patient-focused practice dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our patients and creating positive experiences for every visit.

At A Smart Smile Dentistry, you'll join a supportive, collaborative team that values professionalism, compassion, and continuous learning. Our practice is equipped with modern technology and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care while fostering a positive workplace culture where team members feel respected, appreciated, and empowered to grow.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients, work alongside a friendly and experienced team, and enjoy the incredible lifestyle that Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast have to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule:

• Full-time or Part-time opportunity available
• Monday to Friday preferred

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 $30-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

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
• Assisting with children hygiene appointments
• 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 Certified 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.