Associate Dentist – Slave Lake Dental (Slave Lake, AB) High-tech rural practice, Robust 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 setting 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 adaptable 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. 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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