Dental Assistant – Sovereign Dental

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Company Description:
Sovereign Dental is a specialty dental practice located in Thunder Bay, ON, providing comprehensive oral health services.

Job Details:

  • Location: 911 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 3A6
  • Workplace: On site
  • Salary: $26.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Hours: 35–40 per week
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Schedule: Morning, Day, Weekend
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Benefits: Health care plan, Vision care, On-site amenities, Team building opportunities, Parking available

Qualifications Required:

  • Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate/diploma (1–2 years) or equivalent experience
  • Experience: Asset
  • Credentials: Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare patients for dental examinations
  • Prepare plaster models and moulds
  • Train dental laboratory assistants
  • Order dental and office supplies
  • Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
  • Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene
  • Supervise students in training
  • Polish teeth and clinical crowns, apply fluoride and sealant
  • Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Perform intra-oral duties
  • Take and develop X-rays
  • Record dental procedures performed on patients
  • Polish and buff dentures
  • Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
  • Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Working Conditions:

  • Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding, repetitive tasks
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Attention to detail, ability to distinguish colours
  • Work under pressure

Personal Suitability:

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and judgement
  • Team player
  • Accurate, dependable, and reliable
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Initiative

Eligibility:

  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with a valid work permit
  • Not open to applicants without authorization to work in Canada

How to Apply:

  • By email: finance@sovereigndental.ca
  • Online: https://sovereigndental.ca/careers/
  • Reference number: 3323434 must be included
  • Application must include: Cover letter, proof of certifications, highest level of education and institution
  • Screening questions: Availability for shift/on-call work, willingness to relocate, experience in the field, required certifications
  • Application Deadline: November 24, 2025