Position: Associate Dentist
Location: Richmond, BC
Clinic: River Road Dental
We're looking for a passionate, patient-focused Associate Dentist to join our dynamic team at River Road Dental, a proud part of the Passion Dental Group. Whether you're early in your career or bring years of experience to the chair, you'll be joining a supportive, professional environment that values clinical autonomy and collaborative care.
Specifics about the role:
- Job Type: Full Time - 4 days per week
- Compensation: This is a commission-based opportunity
About the Clinic:At Whitemud Dental Centre, we offer a welcoming, patient-focused environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care come first. Using advanced technology, we provide a full range of dental services-from preventive care to complex restorative and cosmetic treatments-in a modern, comfortable setting.
Our team takes pride in personalized care, building trust through open communication and customized treatment plans that support long-term oral health. We stand behind the quality of our work and are committed to helping both patients and team members thrive.
If you're passionate about high-quality, patient-centered dentistry and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Conduct thorough dental examinations and diagnoses to assess oral health and develop personalized treatment plans that prioritize patient comfort and long-term results.
- Deliver comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including children, ensuring a gentle, reassuring, and inclusive approach to treatment.
- Administer local anesthesia safely and effectively to manage patient pain and anxiety during procedures such as restorations (fillings), extractions, endodontic treatments (root canals), and other clinical services.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care strategies tailored to their specific needs, empowering them to take ownership of their dental health.
- Collaborate closely with dental hygienists, assistants, and front desk team members to deliver seamless, efficient, and high-quality patient care in a positive environment.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed patient records using our dental software system.
What you'll bring to the role:
- At least 2 years of experience in general dentistry, including hands-on experience with root canal therapy and extractions, is required.
- A valid license to practice dentistry in the Province of AB, in good standing with the relevant regulatory body.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you're someone who puts patients at ease and connects easily with colleagues.
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to balance thorough care and efficient delivery.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask while keeping patient care at the heart of everything you do.
- A team-first mindset and a genuine interest in contributing to a collaborative and caring workplace culture.
