Associate Dentist - Slave Lake Dental (Slave Lake, AB)

High-tech rural practice • Strong mentorship • Large patient base

Location: Slave Lake, Alberta
New Grads Welcomed!

Signing bonus & living allowance!

This clinic is located in a community eligible for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Eligible Associates may qualify for up to $60,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness, applied over a maximum of five years while building a fulfilling career in a welcoming and community-focused practice.

About the Opportunity

Slave Lake Dental is seeking a patient-focused Associate Dentist to join a highly established, technology-forward practice serving a community of more than 25,000 residents from Slave Lake and surrounding areas. With an active patient base and a strong reputation for comprehensive care, this position offers immediate opportunity, robust mentorship, and a warm small-town practice environment where patients truly feel like family.

Full-Time Schedule
Week 1 Rotation

• Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Week 2 Rotation

• Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

3 Day Part-Time Schedule Available

Chair access:

• 2 dedicated DDS chairs

The Associate will work independently on Fridays, with full clinical and RDA support.

Required Clinical Skills

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with:

• Bread-and-butter dentistry
• Basic oral surgery
• Fixed prosthodontics (crown & bridge)

Sedation & Advanced Services

• Nitrous sedation
• IV Sedation available

Our Partner, Dr Terri Pukanich also performs extensive orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry, creating opportunities for exposure and mentorship.

Technology & Software

• Abledent PMS
• CBCT
• iOS (4 scanners)
• Panoramic imaging
• Soft tissue laser
• Digital X-ray
• Videa Health
• Paperless
• 3D printer arriving soon

What Makes Slave Lake Dental Unique

• Small-town practice with a loyal, long-term patient base
• A team culture built on connection, mentorship, and patient-first care
• Strong technology and ongoing investment in digital workflows
• Partner Terri Pukanich is an exceptional mentor and founder of Dental BossLady
• Clinicians with varied strengths (implants, ortho)

Ideal Candidate

• Patient-centric and personable
• Coachable, collaborative, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working independently on scheduled days
• Preferably experienced, but open to strong new grads with the right mindset
• Enjoys small-town community practice life

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Associate Development Program: A structured yet flexible learning initiative with curated offerings from top clinicians and mentors where you will receive individualized learning & development plans, Priority access to free in-person learning & webinars, discounted rates on courses and access to Study Clubs and online professional communities.

• Ortho Acceleration Program & Align Partnership: A strategic partnership with Align Technology that provides exclusive benefits, dedicated learning opportunities and enhanced treatment planning support.

• Implant Program: Our Associates benefit from customized training and dedicated learning opportunities for implant placement and restoration, supported by our strategic partnership with Nobel Biocare.

• Network of Experienced Dental Professionals: You will have opportunities for formal and structured mentorship with esteemed team members and colleagues and access to industry-leading experts in various dental disciplines.

• Path to Partnership: dentalcorp provides a clear path to practice leadership for Associates who wish to move beyond their clinical role and become the business leader of a practice.

About You:

• Graduate from an accredited DDS/DMD Program or successful completion of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Equivalency Process
• Registered and in good standing with provincial licensing requirements
• Valid CPR certification

All applicants must be domiciled in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted.