Certified Dental Assistant (Cda)

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Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Join our vibrant, patient-centered dental practice as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). We’re a happy, multidisciplinary team offering comprehensive care in implants, periodontics, oral implant surgery, orthodontics (braces and aligners), crown and bridge, and esthetic/cosmetic dentistry. If you’re energetic, enthusiastic, and love helping patients smile, we’d love to meet you!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Friendly, supportive “big family” culture with a collaborative clinical team
• Diverse clinical exposure across surgical, restorative, orthodontic, and esthetic services
• Growth-minded practice
• Work alongside four doctors, three full-time assistants, part-time clinical support, four hygienists (full- and part-time), and three receptionists

Key Responsibilities

• Support appointments with setup, sterilization, and chairside assisting
• Assist with orthodontic procedures (braces and clear aligners), adjustments, records, and patient education
• Prepare, assist, and break down rooms for crown and bridge and esthetic dentistry procedures
• Competently fabricate high-quality temporary crowns and bridges (temps) that meet functional and esthetic standards
• Capture diagnostic-quality dental radiographs (X-rays) following safety protocols
• Maintain strict infection control, instrument sterilization, and operatory cleanliness
• Document treatment notes accurately and support smooth clinical workflows and scheduling
• Deliver a welcoming, compassionate experience for every patient

Qualifications

• Active Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) license (required)
• Demonstrated chairside assisting experience in general or specialty dentistry (required)
• Proven ability to fabricate temporaries and take high-quality dental radiographs
• Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and dental materials
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Patient-first mindset with a positive, energetic attitude
• Willingness to learn new techniques and cross-train across specialties

Nice-to-Have

• Experience assisting in implant placement, periodontal procedures, and surgical protocols
• Orthodontic assisting experience (brackets, wires, aligner workflows)
• Familiarity with digital dentistry (intraoral scanning, digital X-rays)
• Experience with Abeldent a plus

Schedule, Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time role within a multidisciplinary practice
• Schedule Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm), with the occasional Saturdays (8:00am-2:30pm)
• Overtime paid on 8+ hours in 1-day, and 40+hr/week
• Compensation commensurate with experience, plus training opportunities
• Free dental for yourself and immediate family (spouse/common-law and children only), excluding labs after probation period
• Birthday lunches
• End-of year party for staff and their spouses/partners
• Occasional after-work happy hour gathering (hosted by practice owner)
• Paid attendance at the annual Pacific Dental Conference for full-team members (after probation period)
• Free staff parking (staff parking decal for parking 3+ hours)

About Our Practice

We’re a high-energy, team-oriented office delivering comprehensive care in implants, periodontics, orthodontics, crown and bridge, and esthetic dentistry. Our culture is warm and collaborative—we celebrate wins together and support continuous learning. Come join our big family!

Apply today with your resume and a brief note about your experience. We can’t wait to meet you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Licence/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (required)

Work Location: In person