full-time 12 days ago
Level II Dental Assistant (CDA) - Orthodontic & Pediatric Dentistry
Smiles on Yonge Orthodontics
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0L7
From 25/hr
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Job Description
Richmond Hill, Ontario | Full-Time | Monday-Thursday
Our rapidly growing, family-owned pediatric and orthodontic dental practice in Richmond Hill is looking for a friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, and compassionate HARP-certified Level II Dental Assistant to join our exceptional team.
Who We Are
We are a specialty dental practice dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric dental and orthodontic care in a welcoming, comfortable, and child-friendly environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting our doctors and dental team while helping ensure our patients and their families have an excellent experience at every visit.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is warm, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with children. A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to make both children and their parents/guardians feel comfortable are especially important in our practice.
If you are passionate about dental assisting, enjoy working with children and families, and are interested in building your experience in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, we would love to hear from you!
What We Offer
Full training provided
Opportunity to gain experience in both pediatric dental assisting and orthodontic dental assisting
Supportive and collaborative dental team environment
Opportunity to grow and develop your clinical dental assisting skills
Exposure to pediatric dentistry and orthodontic procedures
Hourly wage based on experience and qualifications
Full-time position starting November-December
Responsibilities
As a Level II Dental Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Provide chairside dental assisting for pediatric dental and orthodontic procedures
Assist the dentist and orthodontist during patient appointments
Take digital dental radiographs
Take digital clinical photographs
Take digital impressions and intraoral scans
Complete patient charting and maintain accurate digital dental records
Audit patient charts and prepare charts for the following day's appointments
File and retrieve digital patient charts
Clean, disinfect, and prepare dental operatories
Clean, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments
Assist with dental and orthodontic supplies and inventory management
Provide patients and parents/guardians with post-operative and oral hygiene instructions
Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming pediatric dental environment
Follow proper infection prevention and control procedures
Assist the doctors and dental team with other clinical duties as required
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
Level II Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
HARP certification
Ability to work Monday to Thursday, with occasional Fridays and Saturdays as needed
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Comfortable working with children and communicating with parents/guardians
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team
Preferred:
1 year of dental assisting experience
Previous pediatric dental assisting experience
Previous orthodontic dental assisting experience
Experience taking digital dental radiographs
Experience with digital impressions/intraoral scanning
Experience with dental practice management software
New graduates are welcome to apply! Previous dental assisting, pediatric dentistry, or orthodontic experience is considered a great asset.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are reliable, organized, detail-oriented, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children.
Compensation
Hourly wage will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
If you are a HARP-certified Level II Dental Assistant who is passionate about dentistry, enjoys working with children and families, and would like to build your experience in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant dental assisting experience, qualifications, and interest in working in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Company events
On-site parking
Application question(s):
1. Are you currently HARP-certified as a Level II Dental Assistant in Ontario?
Yes
No
2. Do you currently hold a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification?
Yes
No
3. How much dental assisting experience do you have?
Newly graduated / no experience
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
2–5 years
5+ years
4. Do you have experience in pediatric dentistry or orthodontics?
Both
Pediatric dentistry
Orthodontics
Neither, but I'm interested in learning
5. Are you comfortable taking digital dental radiographs?
Yes
No
Limited experience
6. Are you comfortable working with children of various ages and communicating with parents/guardians?
Yes
No
7. Are you available to work Monday–Thursday, with occasional Fridays and Saturdays as needed?
Yes
No
8. What interests you about working in a pediatric and orthodontic dental practice?
Work Location: In person
Our rapidly growing, family-owned pediatric and orthodontic dental practice in Richmond Hill is looking for a friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, and compassionate HARP-certified Level II Dental Assistant to join our exceptional team.
Who We Are
We are a specialty dental practice dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric dental and orthodontic care in a welcoming, comfortable, and child-friendly environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting our doctors and dental team while helping ensure our patients and their families have an excellent experience at every visit.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is warm, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with children. A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to make both children and their parents/guardians feel comfortable are especially important in our practice.
If you are passionate about dental assisting, enjoy working with children and families, and are interested in building your experience in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, we would love to hear from you!
What We Offer
Full training provided
Opportunity to gain experience in both pediatric dental assisting and orthodontic dental assisting
Supportive and collaborative dental team environment
Opportunity to grow and develop your clinical dental assisting skills
Exposure to pediatric dentistry and orthodontic procedures
Hourly wage based on experience and qualifications
Full-time position starting November-December
Responsibilities
As a Level II Dental Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Provide chairside dental assisting for pediatric dental and orthodontic procedures
Assist the dentist and orthodontist during patient appointments
Take digital dental radiographs
Take digital clinical photographs
Take digital impressions and intraoral scans
Complete patient charting and maintain accurate digital dental records
Audit patient charts and prepare charts for the following day's appointments
File and retrieve digital patient charts
Clean, disinfect, and prepare dental operatories
Clean, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments
Assist with dental and orthodontic supplies and inventory management
Provide patients and parents/guardians with post-operative and oral hygiene instructions
Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming pediatric dental environment
Follow proper infection prevention and control procedures
Assist the doctors and dental team with other clinical duties as required
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
Level II Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
HARP certification
Ability to work Monday to Thursday, with occasional Fridays and Saturdays as needed
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Comfortable working with children and communicating with parents/guardians
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team
Preferred:
1 year of dental assisting experience
Previous pediatric dental assisting experience
Previous orthodontic dental assisting experience
Experience taking digital dental radiographs
Experience with digital impressions/intraoral scanning
Experience with dental practice management software
New graduates are welcome to apply! Previous dental assisting, pediatric dentistry, or orthodontic experience is considered a great asset.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are reliable, organized, detail-oriented, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children.
Compensation
Hourly wage will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
If you are a HARP-certified Level II Dental Assistant who is passionate about dentistry, enjoys working with children and families, and would like to build your experience in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant dental assisting experience, qualifications, and interest in working in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Company events
On-site parking
Application question(s):
1. Are you currently HARP-certified as a Level II Dental Assistant in Ontario?
Yes
No
2. Do you currently hold a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification?
Yes
No
3. How much dental assisting experience do you have?
Newly graduated / no experience
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
2–5 years
5+ years
4. Do you have experience in pediatric dentistry or orthodontics?
Both
Pediatric dentistry
Orthodontics
Neither, but I'm interested in learning
5. Are you comfortable taking digital dental radiographs?
Yes
No
Limited experience
6. Are you comfortable working with children of various ages and communicating with parents/guardians?
Yes
No
7. Are you available to work Monday–Thursday, with occasional Fridays and Saturdays as needed?
Yes
No
8. What interests you about working in a pediatric and orthodontic dental practice?
Work Location: In person
About Smiles on Yonge Orthodontics
Smiles on Yonge is a dental practice in Richmond Hill that specializes in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Their team focuses on providing comprehensive dental care for both children and adults in a comfortable and friendly environment.