Associate Dentist (Maternity Leave Coverage) – Prairie Mall Dental Clinic (Grande Prairie, AB)
Strong Compensation • Adaptable 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 Current 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 new 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

Schedule can be customized based on availability

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
The incoming associate will step into:

Existing recall patients

New patient exams

Established treatment plans

Active patient flow from the departing associate

This provides immediate clinical opportunities from day one.





Supportive Clinical Environment

Dedicated RDA support

Friendly, collaborative culture

Access to mentorship and guidance when needed

Multi-Clinic Network Support
As part of a larger network of Grande Prairie clinics, associates benefit from:

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
The clinic offers:

Nitrous Sedation

Oral Sedation

IV Sedation

Technology & Systems
Prairie Mall Dental Clinic utilizes up-to-date 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
We are looking for a dentist who:

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

Both experienced dentists and confident current graduates are encouraged to apply.

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.

Prairie Mall Dental Clinic offers an outstanding maternity leave opportunity with strong compensation, a guaranteed daily minimum, built-in patient flow, and a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a flexible locum opportunity where you can make an immediate impact while continuing to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply.

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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📌 Locum Associate Dentist - Prairie Mall Dental Clinic (Alberta)
🏢 Dental Corporation of America (DCA)
📍 Alberta