Associate Dentist (Maternity Leave Coverage) – Prairie Mall Dental Clinic (Grande Prairie, AB) Strong Compensation
Flexible Schedule
Supportive Team Environment
Start Date: End of October / Early November 2026
Role Type: Maternity Leave Coverage (Locum)
Term: Approximately 4 Months (Flexible)
Open to New Grads: Yes
Daily Guarantee: $1,200/Day
About the Opportunity Prairie Mall Dental Clinic is seeking an Associate Dentist to join our team for a maternity leave coverage opportunity beginning in late October or early November 2026. This position offers the rare combination of a built-in patient base, strong compensation, schedule flexibility, and access to mentorship and clinical support within a larger network of Grande Prairie clinics. The successful candidate will inherit an established schedule that includes recall patients, new patient exams, and ongoing treatment from a busy associate's patient base. Whether you’re an experienced clinician seeking a locum opportunity or a motivated current graduate looking for support and hands-on experience, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow.
Schedule Flexibility Preferred Coverage Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Flexible Scheduling Options
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday through Wednesday are the highest-priority days
Open to candidates seeking shorter-term or extended coverage
Coverage Term: Approximately 4 months, with flexibility both shorter and longer for the right candidate.
Why Join Prairie Mall Dental Clinic? Built-In Patient Base Existing recall patients
New patient exams
Established treatment plans
Active patient flow from the departing associate





Supportive Clinical Environment Dedicated RDA support
Friendly, collaborative culture
Access to mentorship and guidance when needed

Multi-Clinic Network Support Additional clinical resources
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Access to experienced colleagues
Internal referral support for complex procedures

Clinic Overview Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Strong family-based patient population
Established community presence
Busy associate schedule with patients typically booked 1-4 weeks in advance
Clinical Scope The practice provides comprehensive general dentistry including:
Bread-and-butter dentistry
Basic endodontics
Basic oral surgery
Crown and bridge
Family dentistry
Sedation Services Nitrous Sedation
Oral Sedation
IV Sedation

Technology & Systems Prairie Mall Dental Clinic utilizes modern dental technology including:
Dentrix PMS
iTero / Intraoral Scanner
Panoramic Imaging
Digital X-Rays
Videa Health AI Paperless workflows
What Makes Prairie Mall Dental Clinic Unique? Warm, welcoming culture
Strong collaboration among team members
Excellent support for new associates
Staff who genuinely enjoy working together
Access to resources across multiple clinics
Established patient base with strong continuity of care




Associates are supported from day one and encouraged to practice confidently while knowing help is available when needed
Ideal Candidate Enjoys comprehensive general dentistry
Is comfortable with bread-and-butter procedures
Has strong communication and patient relationship skills
Is collaborative and team-oriented
Values mentorship and continuous learning
Relocation & Lifestyle Grande Prairie offers a strong patient base, a growing community, and a lower cost of living than many major urban centres.
The city is serviced by an airport and is approximately four hours from Edmonton, making travel accessible for locum and commuting associates.
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.
Our purpose is to provide the best care for our patients. We empower our people and our practices with resources and technology to deliver exceptional care and patient outcomes. We are the future of dentistry: a network-driven, entrepreneurial approach with the knowledge, scale and cutting-edge technology to transform healthcare in Canada.

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📌 Locum Associate Dentist - Prairie Mall Dental Clinic (Alberta)
🏢 Dentalcorp Health Services
📍 Alberta