Panacea Dental in Waterdown is hiring a Level II Dental Assistant to join our friendly, patient-first team. We're a modern, full-service practice seeing patients of all ages from Waterdown, Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville, with family, cosmetic, restorative, implant and orthodontic care (Invisalign and braces) under one roof. A part time position is available, and we'd like someone to start as soon as possible.

Pay: $26 - $30 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Weekdays plus some Saturdays (clinic hours Mon-Fri 10 am - 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 3 pm)

Perks: Staff dental discount and free parking

What you'll do

- Assist the dentist chairside with general, restorative, cosmetic, implant and orthodontic procedures
- Prepare and turn over operatories, and set up instruments and materials for each procedure
- Clean and sterilize instruments following IPAC and RCDSO standards
- Take and process digital X-rays
- Perform Level II intra-oral duties as directed by the dentist (e.g. rubber dam, coronal polishing, fluoride, sealants, impressions, oral hygiene instruction)
- Help patients feel at ease and give post-operative instructions




- Keep charting and patient records accurate and confidential
- Help with same-day emergency appointments and support the front desk when needed

What you need
- Level II dental assisting diploma or certificate and a current NDAEB certificate

- HARP certification

- Current CPR/BLS
- Friendly, clear communication with patients of all ages, including anxious patients
- Reliable, organized and a good team player
- Available weekdays and some Saturdays

Nice to have
- Chairside dental assisting experience
- Orthodontic or restorative supplemental courses
- Experience with digital dentistry (intra-oral scanners, digital X-ray)
- Experience with insurance, direct billing and CDCP claims

- Additional languages

This posting is for an existing vacancy. If we interview you, we'll let you know within 45 days whether a hiring decision has been made. Panacea Dental is an equal opportunity employer, and accommodations are available on request throughout the hiring process. Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Level II Dental Assistant (HARP) - Part-time (Waterdown)
🏢 Panacea Dental
📍 Waterdown