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 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

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, cooperative 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 team-oriented 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.

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