Dental Assistant – Maple Leaf Dentistry

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Company Description:
A dental practice providing patient care, dental procedures, and oral‑health services in a clinical setting.


Job Details

  • Location: 291 Reid St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3R2
  • Workplace: On site
  • Salary: 26.00 per hour / 40 hours per week
  • Hours: Day, Night, Weekend
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
  • Schedule: Variable shifts; starts as soon as possible
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 2

Qualifications Required

  • Education: College/CEGEP or non‑university certificate/diploma (1–2 years) or equivalent experience
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • Credentials: HARP Certification (Healing Arts Radiation Protection)

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for dental examinations
  • Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Perform reception and clerical duties
  • Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene
  • Prepare wax bite‑blocks and impression trays
  • Take and develop X‑rays
  • Record dental procedures performed on patients

Working Conditions

  • Dental practice environment
  • On‑site work only

Personal Suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Team player
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication

Eligibility

  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Temporary residents with a valid work permit
  • Not open to applicants without authorization to work in Canada

How to Apply

  • Email: smile@mapleleafdentistry.com
  • By mail: 291 Reid St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3R2
  • In person: 291 Reid St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3R2 (09:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.)
  • Application Deadline: February 18, 2026