Location: London, ON
Compensation: $25.00–$26.00 per hour (based on experience)
Reports to: Dental Director, Dental Office Manager
About Synergy Centre Dental
Synergy Centre Dental is a multidisciplinary dental clinic located in London, Ontario, offering a comprehensive range of general and cosmetic dental services focused on improving oral health and enhancing smiles. Our team of skilled dental hygienists, general dentists, and dental specialists work collaboratively to provide seamless, patient-centered care under one roof.
Our clinic delivers everything from routine preventive care to advanced restorative and specialized dental treatments. We are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, comfort, and infection control.
We welcome applications from Dental Assisting students and recent graduates. Candidates who are currently completing a recognized Dental Assisting program or awaiting NDAEB and/or HARP certification are encouraged to apply. Training, mentorship, and supervised clinical exposure will be provided in alignment with certification status and regulatory requirements.
Dr. Octavian Tetelbaum provides care across a broad scope of dentistry, including Smile Makeovers and Full Mouth Restorations, Orthodontics for Adults and Children, TMJ and Headache Therapy, Snoring Treatments, and Dental Implants, offering valuable learning opportunities within a diverse clinical environment.
Why Join Synergy Centre Dental
- Competitive hourly wage ($25–$26/hour, commensurate with experience/certification)
- Full-time opportunity within an established, professional clinic
- Supportive, team-oriented, and mentorship-driven environment
- Exposure to a wide range of general, cosmetic, and specialized dental procedures
- Opportunity to build confidence and clinical skills in a multidisciplinary setting
Your Role
As a Dental Assistant, you will support patient care and clinic operations by:
- Preparing patients for dental examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and readiness
- Assisting dentists during procedures by passing instruments, suctioning, and maintaining a clear operating field
- Take dental radiographs in compliance with HARP requirements (as permitted by certification status)
- Performing permitted intra-oral duties, including:
- Placing and removing rubber dams
- Applying topical anesthetic and fluoride
- Taking preliminary impressions and/or digital scans for study models
- Taking and pouring dental impressions for diagnostic casts, custom trays, and bleaching trays
- Performing basic dental laboratory tasks, including polishing crowns and pouring and trimming models
- Preparing cases to be sent to external dental laboratories and completing related administrative tasks
- Preparing, organizing, and maintaining treatment rooms before and after procedures
- Sterilizing, disinfecting, and maintaining dental instruments, equipment, and operatory areas in accordance with infection prevention and control standards
- Ensuring strict adherence to IPAC protocols, including surface disinfection between patients
- Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and providing post-operative and post-treatment instructions
- Recording dental procedures, charting dentition, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date patient records
- Monitoring, restocking, and managing clinical supplies; assisting with inventory control and ordering
- Supporting scheduling and confirmation of appointments as required
Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Completion of, or current enrollment in, a Dental Assisting program from a recognized Canadian institution
- NDAEB and HARP certification required upon independent practice
- (Applicants pending certification will be considered for supervised training roles)
Experience
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
- Dental Assisting students and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong interest in dental procedures, instruments, and infection control standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Experience with Tracker dental software is an asset
Key Characteristics & Behaviours
- Professional, dependable, and accountable
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Calm, organized, and adaptable under pressure
- High standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a clinical setting
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Synergy Centre does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
REASON FOR JOB POSTING
Reason for Posting: New Vacancy
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter via email to: schr@sclondon.ca.
Please include “Dental Assistant Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months
