Job Title: Associate Dentist – Part-Time to Full-Time Opportunity – Cougar Ridge Dental (SW Calgary)
Location: Calgary, AB (SW Calgary – Cougar Ridge area, with flexibility across locations)
Job Type: Part-time (starting), Full-time potential
About Us:
Cougar Ridge Dental is a warm, family-oriented practice in SW Calgary that's growing strong! We're expanding with another SW clinic becoming available soon through this exciting phase—more families to serve, more smiles to create, and more opportunity for the right associate to thrive alongside our supportive team.
We're adding capacity to handle increasing patient demand, so this role is all about bringing in fresh energy to help everyone (our current docs included) deliver even better care—no displacements, just smart growth in a stable, positive environment.
Overview
This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive dental care in a dynamic clinical environment. As an Associate Dentist, you will play a vital part in enhancing patients’ oral health and confidence through exceptional treatment and compassionate patient care. Your expertise will help foster a welcoming atmosphere where patients feel valued and confident in their dental experience. This paid position is ideal for motivated professionals eager to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
Schedule & Flexibility:
Start with 2–3 days/week (Wednesdays required to fill a schedule gap), with excellent potential to scale to full-time across our SW Calgary locations. Flexible options for weekends and additional days as patient volumes ramp up—perfect for work-life balance while building your practice.
What We're Looking For:
- Licensed to practice dentistry in Alberta (good standing with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta)
- Strong chairside manner—kind, communicative, and patient-focused.
- Team player excited about family dentistry and multi-location growth
- Committed to gentle, ethical, top-notch care.
Responsibilities
- Perform general dentistry procedures including examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and prosthodontics, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
- Conduct patient assessments, diagnose dental conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans aligned with best practices.
- Execute dental extractions, root canal therapy, and other oral surgeries with precision and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Utilize dental terminology accurately to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
- Maintain comprehensive medical documentation and medical records in compliance with regulations and clinic policies.
- Operate dental imaging equipment to obtain accurate diagnostic images while following infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with team members using four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
- Stay current with advancements in dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and other specialties to provide comprehensive care.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection control standards and sterilization procedures to maintain a safe clinical environment.
Skills
- Proficiency in dental software such as ClearDent, Dentrix for scheduling, charting, and documentation.
- Strong knowledge of oral surgery techniques, root canal therapy, dental fabrication, and other general dentistry procedures.
- Experience working with pediatric patients and understanding pediatric dentistry best practices.
- Excellent patient care skills with the ability to assess patient needs compassionately and thoroughly.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, medical imaging, anatomy knowledge, and medical records management.
- Ability to implement infection control protocols effectively and maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
- Knowledge of all regulations ensuring confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Prior experience in a dental clinic or dental office setting demonstrating professionalism and teamwork.
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding dental care while fostering your professional growth. We value energetic professionals who are eager to make a difference in patients’ lives through skilled practice and compassionate service.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,072.35-$488,539.05 per year
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
