Licensed Dental Assistant - Westport Dental

Port Moody, BC, Canada

The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $30-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. · Full-time

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Pay: The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $30-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

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Get To Know Us

Westport Dental is a modern dentistry serving Port Moody and the surrounding communities for many years. Our practice offers a complete range of dental services, including comprehensive general dentistry, preventative hygiene, cosmetic treatments, oral surgery, Invisalign® and gentle care for children’s dental needs.

Our team of dentists and dental care staff are highly regarded in their field and provide unparalleled dental care in a safe and soothing environment. The team here is passionately dedicated to continuing education, regularly attend courses, earn certifications to ensure they provide the most up-to-date dentistry.

We are conveniently located in the office tower at Suter Brook Village near Inlet Centre Station.

https://www.westportdental.ca/site/home

Schedule

Thursday and Friday
2 Saturdays per month

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-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

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.

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Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials; assist dentists and hygienists during procedures; take dental X-rays and digital images; and follow sterilization and infection-control standards. Maintain patient charts, educate patients on oral hygiene and aftercare, support scheduling and patient flow, and collaborate with the dental team while following privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with the applicable provincial regulatory body or association. Previous dental assisting experience is preferred, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Skills

Dental Assisting
Dental X-Rays
Digital Imaging
Instrument Sterilization
Infection Control
IPAC Standards
Patient Care
Oral Hygiene Education
Patient Scheduling
Patient Flow Coordination
Dental Charting
Treatment Room Preparation
Team Collaboration
Privacy Compliance
Safety Compliance
Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Gym Discounts
Insurance Savings
Entertainment Deals
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Continuing Education
Career Development

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting
Dental X-Rays
Digital Imaging
Instrument Sterilization
Infection Control
IPAC Standards
Patient Care
Oral Hygiene
Post-Treatment Care
Dental Charting
Treatment Room Preparation
Dental Procedures
Patient Scheduling
Patient Flow
Privacy Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Regulatory Compliance
Continuing Education
General Dentistry
Preventive Hygiene
Cosmetic Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Invisalign
Pediatric Dentistry

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