Certified Dental Assistant (Ortho)
About the role
**Position:**Certified Dental Assistant (Ortho)
**Location:**Richmond, BC
**Clinic:**Ironwood Dental Centre
We know that great dental care is about more than just procedures—it’s about creating a comfortable experience, building trust, and helping patients feel their best.
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team at Ironwood Dental Centre, a proud part of the Passion Dental Group. Whether you’re early in your career or bring years of experience, you’ll be joining a supportive, professional environment where you can bring your expertise, energy, and empathy to the chair.
Specifics about the role: **Job Type:**Full Time
**Schedule:**4-5 days/week. Can be flexible. Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday
Wage:$35.00 to $40.00/ hour, depending on experience.
About the Clinic: At Ironwood Dental, we’re passionate about creating an environment where both patients and team members feel truly cared for. Our philosophy is simple: every patient is unique, and it’s our job to understand their priorities and provide personalized care that leaves them confident about their oral health.
We’ve built a clinic culture centred on compassion, trust, and comfort. Over the years, we’ve perfected the art of putting people at ease, and we take pride in creating a space that reflects this — from our vibrant colours and calming waterfall feature to our modern technology and welcoming atmosphere.
For our team, Ironwood Dental offers more than just a workplace — it’s a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a real difference in the lives of patients every day.
What you’ll do:
- Assist the dentist chairside during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms following strict infection control protocols.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and dental procedures.
- Take and develop X-rays (if certified) and maintain accurate patient records.
- Support front desk operations as needed, including scheduling and patient communication.
- Contribute to a positive, patient-focused clinic environment.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Certification as a Dental Assistant with BCCOHP.
- Minimum 2 years of chairside assisting experience, with experience supporting Invisalign patients required.
- Successful completion of an orthodontic module.
- Experience with Tracker dental software is considered an asset but is not required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills—you’re as good at explaining care as you are at providing it.
- Excellent multitasking and organizational skills, and you’re comfortable managing a busy schedule with ease.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit clinical team.
Who we are: Welcome to Passion Dental Group, a team of dedicated dental professionals committed to providing exceptional care and building a community of like-minded individuals who share our values. We believe in creating a positive, supportive culture that stimulates personal and professional growth. We invest in our people first and create a community that fosters personal success. Visit passiondental.ca to learn more.
Passion Dental Group is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen or assess candidates; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. Limited AI-enabled tools may be used solely for note-taking during phone screening interviews. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know by emailing careers@passiondental.ca
About Passion Dental Group
Passion Dental Group was built by dentists for dentists. We are all about good people and good culture. Our Passion is providing the training and support to all of our partners and teams to ensure optimal care and experiences for our patients.
Visit our website (pdgcanada.ca) to learn more about our network of forward thinking dental clinicians and our shared vision of helping dentists and their teams grow their passion and create exceptional patient care.
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Certified Dental Assistant (Ortho)
About the role
**Position:**Certified Dental Assistant (Ortho)
**Location:**Richmond, BC
**Clinic:**Ironwood Dental Centre
We know that great dental care is about more than just procedures—it’s about creating a comfortable experience, building trust, and helping patients feel their best.
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team at Ironwood Dental Centre, a proud part of the Passion Dental Group. Whether you’re early in your career or bring years of experience, you’ll be joining a supportive, professional environment where you can bring your expertise, energy, and empathy to the chair.
Specifics about the role: **Job Type:**Full Time
**Schedule:**4-5 days/week. Can be flexible. Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday
Wage:$35.00 to $40.00/ hour, depending on experience.
About the Clinic: At Ironwood Dental, we’re passionate about creating an environment where both patients and team members feel truly cared for. Our philosophy is simple: every patient is unique, and it’s our job to understand their priorities and provide personalized care that leaves them confident about their oral health.
We’ve built a clinic culture centred on compassion, trust, and comfort. Over the years, we’ve perfected the art of putting people at ease, and we take pride in creating a space that reflects this — from our vibrant colours and calming waterfall feature to our modern technology and welcoming atmosphere.
For our team, Ironwood Dental offers more than just a workplace — it’s a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a real difference in the lives of patients every day.
What you’ll do:
- Assist the dentist chairside during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms following strict infection control protocols.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and dental procedures.
- Take and develop X-rays (if certified) and maintain accurate patient records.
- Support front desk operations as needed, including scheduling and patient communication.
- Contribute to a positive, patient-focused clinic environment.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Certification as a Dental Assistant with BCCOHP.
- Minimum 2 years of chairside assisting experience, with experience supporting Invisalign patients required.
- Successful completion of an orthodontic module.
- Experience with Tracker dental software is considered an asset but is not required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills—you’re as good at explaining care as you are at providing it.
- Excellent multitasking and organizational skills, and you’re comfortable managing a busy schedule with ease.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit clinical team.
Who we are: Welcome to Passion Dental Group, a team of dedicated dental professionals committed to providing exceptional care and building a community of like-minded individuals who share our values. We believe in creating a positive, supportive culture that stimulates personal and professional growth. We invest in our people first and create a community that fosters personal success. Visit passiondental.ca to learn more.
Passion Dental Group is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen or assess candidates; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. Limited AI-enabled tools may be used solely for note-taking during phone screening interviews. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know by emailing careers@passiondental.ca
About Passion Dental Group
Passion Dental Group was built by dentists for dentists. We are all about good people and good culture. Our Passion is providing the training and support to all of our partners and teams to ensure optimal care and experiences for our patients.
Visit our website (pdgcanada.ca) to learn more about our network of forward thinking dental clinicians and our shared vision of helping dentists and their teams grow their passion and create exceptional patient care.