#Associate Dentist – Wheatfield Dental (Morinville, AB)

Established family practice - Supportive environment - Growth opportunity

**Open to New Grads:**Yes
**Support:**CDA support + mentorship from senior clinicians

##About the Opportunity

Wheatfield Dental is seeking a caring, patient‑focused Associate Dentist to join a long‑standing, community‑oriented practice in Morinville. With a history spanning 26 years and patients who represent multiple generations, this practice is deeply rooted in trust, quality care, and genuine relationships.

The clinic is growing and preparing for future transitions, including an upcoming retirement and evolving schedules among senior dentists. This is a proactive growth role with the potential to expand from part‑time to full‑time as demand and coverage needs increase.

The ideal candidate is someone who values long‑term relationships, communicates with warmth and professionalism, and is committed to high‑quality dentistry rather than high‑volume production.

##Schedule Needing Coverage

Initial Schedule:

-**Monday:**1:00pm – 9:00pm -**Thursday:**1:00pm – 9:00pm -**Friday:**9:00am – 2:00pm

Expansion Options:

-**Wednesday:**9:00am – 5:00pm -**Tuesday:**9:00am – 5:00pm

• Potential to addSaturdaysif desired

Additional Details:

• DDS chair booked1–1.5 monthsout -1 dedicated DDS chair + 1 floater
• CDA support always available
• Occasional independent work, but mentorship available

This schedule offers the flexibility to grow hours over time depending on the associate’s preference and patient demand.

##Clinic Overview & Team Structure

• Active Patients: ~3,000
• RDHs: 5–6
• Total Chairs: 5
• DDS Chairs: 1 + floater
• Hygiene Chairs: 2–3
• Chairs Running Daily: 5

Mentorship is provided by:

• Senior dentists including Dr. Chen (20+ years experience)
• Partner dentist Dr. Romanowski (support available; works reduced days due to farming)
• Ability to shadow at partner location if needed

##Required Clinical Skills

• Bread‑and‑butter dentistry
• Basic oral surgery

###Skills Desired (Not Mandatory)

• Implant dentistry
• Invisalign

The practice does nearly everything except orthodontics and complex surgeries.

##Sedation & Technology

Sedation:

• Not specified as active at this location (note: sedation details not provided beyond omission)

Software & Technology:

• Dentrix PMS
• Pan
• Ceph
• CEREC
• Soft tissue laser
• Digital X‑ray
• Paperless
• Primescan

This is a modern, digital, well‑equipped clinic suited for both new grads and experienced providers.

##What Makes Wheatfield Dental Unique

• 26‑year history with strong ties to the community
• Many patients representthree to four generations
• Long‑term staff and stable team environment
• Known for excellent patient care and gentle, compassionate dentistry
• Located just5 minutes from St. Albertand close to Edmonton
• Strong demand for coverage due to senior dentists reducing hours and one retiring in 2027
• Focused on finding theright personality, this is a true family practice where relationships and quality matter most.

##Ideal Candidate

• Caring, gentle, and patient‑centric
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented
• Open to learning and adopting new technologies
• Comfortable working occasional evenings or weekends
• Interested in long‑term stability and community integration
• Suitable for both experienced dentists and strong new grads

##Compensation

-40% collections

• X‑ray compensation (DDS + DA + Hygiene)

Wheatfield Dental offers a warm, supportive environment ideal for a dentist who values meaningful patient relationships and wants to build a long-term home in a trusted community practice. If you’re looking for a stable, well-run clinic with mentorship, growth potential, and a fantastic team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

-Associate Development Program: A structured yet flexible learning initiative with curated offerings from top clinicians and mentors where you will receive individualized learning & development plans, Priority access to free in-person learning & webinars, discounted rates on courses and access to Study Clubs and online professional communities.

-Ortho Acceleration Program & Align Partnership: A strategic partnership with Align Technology that provides exclusive benefits, dedicated learning opportunities and enhanced treatment planning support.

-Implant Program: Our Associates benefit from customized training and dedicated learning opportunities for implant placement and restoration, supported by our strategic partnership with Nobel Biocare.

-Network of Experienced Dental Professionals: You will have opportunities for formal and structured mentorship with esteemed team members and colleagues and access to industry-leading experts in various dental disciplines.

-Path to Partnership: dentalcorp provides a clear path to practice leadership for Associates who wish to move beyond their clinical role and become the business leader of a practice.

About You:

• Graduate from an accredited DDS/DMD Program or successful completion of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Equivalency Process
• Registered and in good standing with provincial licensing requirements
• Valid CPR certification

All applicants must be domiciled in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process and thereafter can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.