Dental Careers in Ottawa

Get to Know Us: 

Two locations: Cedars Dental and Ottawa Downtown Dentist

Cedars Dental is a warm, modern Ottawa practice where dental hygienists are valued partners in delivering exceptional, patient-focused care. Cedars Dental has been proudly serving the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years, offering compassionate, patient-focused care in a welcoming, modern setting. Led by Dr. Kamil Abou-Kheir, we provide a full range of services, including preventive care, restorative treatments, and Invisalign, all with an emphasis on comfort and quality.

We’re a friendly, collaborative team that values the important role our dental hygienists play in building trust, educating patients, and supporting lifelong oral health.

Ottawa Downtown Dentist is a modern, patient-focused dental practice located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. We provide comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages, including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency care, with a strong emphasis on personalized treatment and patient comfort.

Our team is committed to clinical excellence, clear communication, and creating a welcoming, supportive environment for both patients and staff. We value professionalism, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we strive to foster a positive workplace culture where team members can grow and thrive while delivering exceptional care.

Schedule:   

Cedars Dental: Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm 

Ottawa Downtown Dentist: Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm

What Sets Us Apart: 

• Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms 

• Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program 

• Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth 

• Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth 

The wage for this Dental Hygienist position is $50-$55/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. 

Please note that this is a new job opening. 

Your Role: 

• Appropriately assess, plan, implement and evaluate services for patient care  

• Perform all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, root planning, polishing, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants and whitening to patients  

• Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling  

• Establish and retain patient loyalty by delivering a tailored experience based on the patients’ expectations, while consistently maintaining ethical and professional behaviour 

About You:  

• Completion of a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree is required 

• Current registration as a Dental Hygienist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body is required 

• Valid CPR certification is required 

Application Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis. 

Get to Know Us: 

Cedars Dental is a warm, modern Ottawa practice where dental hygienists are valued partners in delivering exceptional, patient-focused care. Cedars Dental has been proudly serving the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years, offering compassionate, patient-focused care in a welcoming, modern setting. Led by Dr. Kamil Abou-Kheir, we provide a full range of services, including preventive care, restorative treatments, and Invisalign, all with an emphasis on comfort and quality.

We’re a friendly, collaborative team that values the important role our dental hygienists play in building trust, educating patients, and supporting lifelong oral health.

Schedule:  

Flexible Part time or Full time

Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm

What Sets Us Apart: 

• Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms 

• Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program 

• Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth 

• Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth 

The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $30-$35/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. 

Please note that this is a new job opening. 

Your Role: 

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment 

• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow 

• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required 

• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards 

• Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care 

• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks 

• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care 

• Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines 

• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour 

About You: 

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required 

• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred 

Application Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.