Dental Associate

Associate General Dentist – Comprehensive & Advanced Dentistry
Location: Markham, Ontario
Practice: Markham Dental – General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Position: Associate Dentist
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Education: Graduate of an accredited Canadian or U.S. dental school
About the Opportunity
Markham Dental is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Associate General Dentist to join our established, progressive, and patient-focused multidisciplinary practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who believes in comprehensive dentistry, values long-term patient relationships, and is passionate about providing care beyond single-tooth dentistry. We are looking for a dentist who can confidently assess the patient as a whole, develop comprehensive treatment plans, collaborate with a strong clinical team, and deliver high-quality care using modern digital technology.

Our practice has a strong focus on restorative and cosmetic dentistry, digital workflows, Invisalign, therapeutic Botox, airway health, sleep-disordered breathing, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate strong clinical experience and confidence in the following areas:
Comprehensive Dentistry & Treatment Planning
Ability to diagnose beyond the immediate chief complaint
Develop phased, long-term treatment plans
Strong case presentation and patient communication skills
Comfortable collaborating with hygienists and other dental professionals through a co-diagnosis model
Crown & Bridge Dentistry
Strong restorative skills
Experience with crowns, bridges, and complex restorative treatment
Proficient with digital impressions and intraoral scanning
Comfortable working within modern digital restorative workflows
Invisalign & Clear Aligner Therapy
Invisalign experience strongly preferred
Comfortable identifying orthodontic opportunities during comprehensive examinations
Able to integrate alignment into restorative, functional, and aesthetic treatment planning
Experience with digital scanning and treatment simulation is an asset
Therapeutic Botox
Experience providing therapeutic Botox for appropriate dental indications is strongly preferred
Interest in TMJ disorders, bruxism, clenching, and facial pain management
Additional training in therapeutic Botox is considered a strong asset
Airway & Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Knowledge or clinical experience in airway-focused dentistry
Understanding of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
Interest in oral appliance therapy and interdisciplinary sleep care
Ability to recognize airway-related risk factors during comprehensive dental examinations
Interest in collaborating with sleep physicians, sleep clinics, myofunctional therapy providers, and other healthcare professionals
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as a General Dentist
Graduate of an accredited Canadian or U.S. dental school
Licensed and in good standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO)
Strong comprehensive diagnosis and treatment-planning skills
Strong crown and bridge experience
Proficiency with digital intraoral scanning
Invisalign experience strongly preferred
Therapeutic Botox training and experience considered a strong asset
Airway and sleep dentistry experience considered a strong asset
Excellent communication and case-presentation skills
Strong commitment to ethical, patient-centred care
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Commitment to continuing education and clinical growth
What We Offer
Established and growing patient base
Modern, fully digital clinical environment
Digital intraoral scanning technology
Strong hygiene program with an emphasis on co-diagnosis and comprehensive care
Opportunities to provide Invisalign and advanced restorative treatment
Established interest in TMJ, therapeutic Botox, airway, sleep apnea dentistry, and myofunctional therapy
Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment environment
Experienced clinical and administrative support team
Strong continuing education culture
Opportunity to grow clinically within a progressive practice model
Who Will Thrive in This Role
This position is best suited for a dentist who is:
Clinically confident but committed to continued learning
Comfortable presenting comprehensive treatment
Interested in advanced and interdisciplinary dentistry
Experienced in building trust and long-term patient relationships
Comfortable working with a strong hygiene team and co-diagnosis model
Motivated to grow in restorative, Invisalign, TMJ, airway, and sleep-focused care
Looking for a long-term professional home rather than simply filling chair time
Join Markham Dental
At Markham Dental, our goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that considers not only teeth, but also function, aesthetics, occlusion, airway, sleep, and long-term health.

We are looking for an experienced Associate Dentist who shares this philosophy and wants to contribute to a progressive, collaborative, and growing clinical environment.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your clinical experience, areas of interest, and long-term professional goals.

Language Preferred: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Pay: $250,000.00-$1,000,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person