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

Solid 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 recent 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 transparent 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. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process and thereafter can contact our Talent Team at (phone hidden). Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

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