Associate Dentist- Lakewood Dental
Associate Dentist – Lakewood Dental (Edmonton, AB – Millwoods)
Schedule: 3 days per week (ability to increase to full time)
Compensation: 40% collections + X-ray compensation
About Lakewood Dental
Lakewood Dental is a long-standing, community-focused practice located in the heart of Millwoods. Known for its multicultural patient base, loyal staff, and collaborative team culture, the clinic offers a welcoming and supportive environment for both experienced dentists and emerging clinicians.
With approximately 50 new patients per month—primarily emergency-driven—our practice maintains consistent demand and steady growth opportunities.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Dentist to join our team in a part-time role with the potential to build additional clinical days, including Saturdays, over time.
Target Schedule
- Tuesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Ability to add 2 Saturdays per month
- Evening availability strongly preferred to support patient demand and growth
You will work independently with RDA support, and mentorship (particularly in Invisalign) is available through Dr. Kanwar.
Clinical Environment & Technology
Lakewood Dental provides a well-equipped, fully digital environment that supports efficient and high-quality care.
Practice Setup
- 5 chairs total (all run daily)
- 1 dedicated associate chair + flex chair
- 3 hygiene chairs
Technology
- Dentrix PMS
- Pan
- Digital X-rays
- Paperless charting
- Planned addition: iTero
Clinical Expectations & Skills
This is a bread‑and‑butter dentistry role with strong opportunities for clinical variety due to a high flow of emergencies and a diverse patient mix.
Ideal skills include:
- Basic endo
- Basic oral surgery
- Crowns and bridges
- Strong diagnostic and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
Compensation & Performance
- 40% collections
- X-ray compensation (DDS + DA + Hygiene)
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate who is:
- Clinically strong in general dentistry with solid fundamentals
- Comfortable in a multicultural environment
- Adaptable, dependable, and collaborative
- Effective in communication and patient education
- Interested in helping the practice grow and supporting team stability
- Able to provide patient-centered care in a high-volume, emergency-heavy setting
What Makes Lakewood Dental Unique
- Central Millwoods location with ample plaza parking
- Low staff turnover and a loyal, close-knit dental team
- Collaborative culture with monthly potlucks and supportive colleagues
- Opportunity to support a high-producing associate and expand clinic capacity
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.