Job Overview

We are an established general dental office with direct access to the Yonge subway line at the North York Civic Centre station. We are looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant Level II to support dentists and clinical staff in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care. This role assists with a range of procedures and helps create a welcoming experience for patients, including children. The assistant also contributes to smooth clinic operations through accurate documentation, equipment preparation, and coordination with the front office. Our team offers a good prospect to a newer dental assistant to develop skills and gain experience, or to an experienced Dental Assistant to contribute to the team.

Duties

- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before procedures; clean and sterilize instruments and surfaces afterward.
- Assist the dentist chairside during examinations and procedures, following infection-control and patient-safety protocols.
- Take and process dental images such as X-Rays and dental photography as permitted by applicable training and regulations.
- Record clinical notes, update patient records, and support accurate treatment documentation using systems such as Dentrix.
- Use medical terminology appropriately when documenting care and communicating with clinical team members.




- Assist with patient flow and coordinate with the dental receptionist team regarding appointment readiness and follow-up needs.
- Maintain and organize clinical supplies, equipment, and treatment areas.
- Follow office procedures, privacy requirements, and applicable dental regulations.
- Where relevant to the practice, assist with digital workflows or equipment involving CAD technology.

Requirements

- Dental assisting education, relevant experience, or credentials required for the Level II role, consistent with applicable state regulations.
- Current certifications or permits required for assigned duties, such as radiography or infection-control training, as applicable.
- Knowledge of chairside dental assisting, sterilization procedures, dental instruments, and patient-care practices.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a patient-focused approach.
- Team work and positive attitude is a must. Ability to work collaboratively and pro-actively with dentists, clinical staff, and front-office colleagues.
- Familiarity with dental practice software such as Dentrix.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
- Exposure to digital dentistry or CAD workflows is a plus.
- Hourly rate is based on experience level of the candidate

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.0 – 42.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Dental Assistant Level II (North York)
🏢 Established Dental Office
📍 North York