Locum Associate Dentist - Southwood Dental
Locum Associate Dentist – Southwood Dental (Edmonton, AB)
High‑volume clinic • Strong production • Maternity leave coverage
Start Date: November, 2026
Role Type: Maternity Leave Replacement (4 months)
About the Opportunity
Southwood Dental is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist to cover a maternity leave for an associate. This is an excellent opportunity to step into an established, high‑demand patient base with immediate production potential.
The clinic operates in a fast‑paced, emergency‑driven environment with strong patient flow and consistent scheduling. The is an ideal role for a confident clinician seeking strong earning potential.
Schedule
The clinic operates on a rotational schedule:
- 6‑day / 4‑day rotation
- Clinic hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
- Split shifts typically:
- 9:00am – 3:00pm
- 3:00pm – 9:00pm
- 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Clinic Overview
- DDS Chairs: Typically 3 allocated
Team & Structure
- 3 DDS onsite
- 2 RDHs (lighter hygiene model)
- RDA support always available
- Long‑tenured team with strong workflow efficiency
Practice Environment
- High‑volume, emergency‑focused model
- Consistently busy with strong patient demand
- Efficient, production‑driven workflows
- Support available from partner for more complex procedures as needed
This environment is best suited for dentists who are confident, efficient, and comfortable managing a high volume of patients.
Clinical Scope
- Bread‑and‑butter dentistry
- Basic endodontics
- Basic oral surgery
- Crown and bridge
- Fillings, extractions, and emergency care
Additional Notes:
- Wisdom teeth extractions supported by partner if needed
Technology & Systems
- Dentrix PMS
- Panoramic imaging
- Digital X‑ray
- Videa Health (AI diagnostics)
- Paperless workflows
What Makes Southwood Dental Unique
- Strong production opportunity with high‑earning potential
- Steady flow of emergency and general dentistry cases
- Established patient base with consistent demand
- Long‑tenured, experienced support team
- Efficient workflows designed for a high‑volume environment
- Flexible approach depending on the associate’s skill set
Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 1–2+ years of experience preferred
- Confident working independently
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting
- Efficient with time management and patient flow
- Strong clinical judgment, especially in emergency care
- Adaptable and resilient with a positive, professional attitude
Apply Today
Southwood Dental offers a strong production opportunity for an experienced associate looking to step into a busy practice with immediate earning potential.
If you are confident, efficient, and thrive in a high‑volume clinical environment, we encourage you to apply.
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.