General Dentist
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Original job description
Company Description Maple Medical Clinic is a patient-centered dental practice committed to delivering high-quality oral health care in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The clinic focuses on transparent communication, evidence-based treatment, and long-term preventive care for a diverse patient population. Dental professionals at Maple Medical Clinic work with modern equipment and current clinical protocols to provide safe, efficient, and effective care. The team values collaboration, continuous learning, and respectful relationships with patients and colleagues. Maple Medical Clinic offers a supportive setting for professionals who want to contribute to community health while advancing their clinical skills.
Role Description The General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and delivery of restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing routine checkups, fillings, extractions, crowns, and periodontal treatments, as well as reviewing diagnostic images and maintaining accurate clinical records. The dentist will educate patients on oral hygiene, discuss treatment options and costs, and collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to ensure a smooth patient experience. This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, BC, with a mix of in-clinic care and some work-from-home tasks such as chart reviews, treatment planning, and teleconsultations where appropriate.
Qualifications
Role Description The General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and delivery of restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing routine checkups, fillings, extractions, crowns, and periodontal treatments, as well as reviewing diagnostic images and maintaining accurate clinical records. The dentist will educate patients on oral hygiene, discuss treatment options and costs, and collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to ensure a smooth patient experience. This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, BC, with a mix of in-clinic care and some work-from-home tasks such as chart reviews, treatment planning, and teleconsultations where appropriate.
Qualifications
- Valid DDS/DMD degree from an accredited institution and eligibility for licensure as a General Dentist in British Columbia.
- Proficiency in core general dentistry procedures, including examinations, restorative care, simple extractions, endodontics for uncomplicated cases, and periodontal treatment.
- Ability to interpret diagnostic tools such as digital x-rays and intraoral images, and to develop clear, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Strong patient communication and education skills, including the ability to explain treatment options, risks, and benefits in accessible language.
- Experience working with modern dental practice software and digital record-keeping systems.
- Commitment to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary dental team and contribute to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
- Willingness to participate in continuing education and stay current with advances in materials, techniques, and best practices.
- Prior experience in a general practice or community clinic setting is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures. Educate patients about oral hygiene, treatment options, risks, benefits, and costs, maintain accurate clinical records, and collaborate with the dental team.
Requirements
Requires an accredited DDS or DMD degree and eligibility for general dentist licensure in British Columbia, along with proficiency in core general dentistry procedures and diagnostic imaging. Candidates should have strong patient communication skills, experience with dental practice software and digital records, a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, and the ability to work collaboratively and pursue continuing education.
Skills
- General Dentistry
- Dental Examinations
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Restorative Dentistry
- Preventive Dentistry
- Simple Extractions
- Endodontics
- Periodontal Treatment
- Diagnostic Image Interpretation
- Patient Communication
- Patient Education
- Digital Record-Keeping
- Infection Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- DDS
- DMD
- British Columbia Licensure
- General Dentistry
- Dental Examinations
- Diagnosis
- Evidence-Based Treatment Planning
- Restorative Care
- Preventive Care
- Simple Extractions
- Crowns
- Endodontics
- Periodontal Treatment
- Digital X-Rays
- Intraoral Images
- Dental Practice Software
- Digital Record-Keeping
- Infection Control
- Safety Protocols
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuing Education
- Teleconsultations
- Chart Reviews
- Patient Education