Dental Assistant - Thorncliffe Dental Centre
Get to Know Us
Dr Kaplan and his team at Thorncliffe Dental Centre take great pride in their commitment to the preservation of your oral health and natural dentition with over 55 years of experience. Our practice offers a range of comprehensive services for the entire family, including general dentistry, oral surgery, cosmetic treatments, children’s dental care, and more! Thorncliffe Dental Centre is conveniently located in the East York Town Centre and open seven days a week to better serve you and your family.
We pride ourselves on providing quality dental care and our 4.8 stars on google reviews is evidence of our exceptional patient service, commitment to continuous learning, and innovative technology.
Additionally, through working within the dentalcorp network, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the industry’s leading clinicians and have greater access to the advanced treatment technologies and training & development, and support.
Schedule:
Tuesday: 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Occasional Mondays
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 $26.00 - $27.00/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.
Please note that this is a replacement job opening.
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
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.