Dental Surgeon
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Apply by
- Mar 22, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Provide comprehensive dental care to adults with complex medical, developmental, and physical health needs in clinic and hospital settings. Collaborate with dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, hygienists, support staff, regional cancer programs, inpatient services, and community partners.
Job details
The Department of Surgery and the Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Dentist to join our specialized Dental Clinic team. This unique hospital-based practice provides care to adults with complex medical, developmental, and physical health needs who require specialized dental services beyond those typically available in the community. Our patients include individuals with cancer, cardiac conditions, developmental disabilities, seizure disorders, and other medically complex conditions. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team of dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, hygienists, and specialized support staff, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive dental care in both clinic and hospital settings. The Dental Clinic works closely with regional cancer programs, inpatient services, and community partners to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. This position offers: A rewarding and meaningful practice focused on improving care for vulnerable patient populations Opportunities to work within a unique hospital environment Collaboration with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams Exposure to a diverse and complex patient population Access to specialized resources and support not typically available in a community practice The Ottawa Hospital Dental Clinic is one of the few programs in the region dedicated to serving medically compromised adults and patients with special needs, making this a truly distinctive professional opportunity. Vacancy Disclosure: Existing job vacancy COMMENTS TO APPLICANT We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Department of Surgery is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. For qualified candidates, please submit your application by sending your resume and cover letter to Siobhan Little (silittle@toh.ca) Manager/ Supervisor, Dental Clinic The Ottawa Hospital.
What you’ll do
Provide comprehensive dental care to adults with complex medical, developmental, and physical health needs in clinic and hospital settings. Collaborate with dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, hygienists, support staff, regional cancer programs, inpatient services, and community partners.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, licensing, or years-of-experience requirements. The role calls for a dentist able to provide specialized care to medically complex adults and collaborate within an interdisciplinary hospital team.
Benefits
- Specialized Resources
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Listed skills
- interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Comprehensive Dental Care
- Care for Medically Complex Patients
- Care for Patients with Special Needs
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Hospital-Based Dental Practice
- Patient-Centered Care
Job areas
- Healthcare