Dental Assistant – Pediatric Dentistry (Level II Preferred)
Location: Ari Pediatric Dentistry – London, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time may be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Join Our Team!
Are you a caring, energetic, and motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys working with children? Ari Pediatric Dentistry is looking for an exceptional team member to join our growing practice.
Our office is dedicated exclusively to children and adolescents, providing gentle, compassionate, and evidence-based dental care in a fun, modern, and supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives while working alongside an amazing team, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Dental Assistant, you will play an important role in helping children feel comfortable while supporting our pediatric dentists in delivering outstanding care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the pediatric dentist during a variety of dental procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms and instruments before appointments
- Taking digital dental radiographs (HARP certification required)
- Recording clinical notes and maintaining accurate patient records
- Educating children and parents on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
- Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments and equipment
- Monitoring inventory and assisting with ordering supplies
- Supporting patient flow and helping create a positive experience for every family
- Working collaboratively with our clinical and administrative team
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who is:
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program
- Level II Dental Assistant preferred
- HARP Certified
- Licensed and in good standing (where applicable)
- Previous pediatric dental experience is an asset, but not required—we are happy to train the right candidate
- Friendly, compassionate, and patient-focused
- Excellent communicator with children and parents
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
Why Join Ari Pediatric Dentistry?
We believe our team deserves the same level of care that we provide to our patients.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Modern, fully digital pediatric dental practice
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to work with advanced pediatric procedures including sedation, laser dentistry, lip and tongue tie treatment, airway-focused dentistry, and early orthodontics
- A positive workplace where every team member is valued and respected
About Ari Pediatric Dentistry
Ari Pediatric Dentistry is one of London's leading pediatric dental practices, proudly serving families throughout London and surrounding communities. Our mission is to create healthy smiles while making every child feel safe, comfortable, and confident at the dentist.
Our practice offers:
- Preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry
- Tooth-coloured and stainless steel crowns
- Lip and tongue tie assessments and laser releases
- Early orthodontic treatment
- Invisalign First®
- Airway-focused dentistry
- Sedation and General Anesthesia
- Care for children with dental anxiety and special healthcare needs
We are committed to providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming, family-friendly environment where children love coming to the dentist.
Ready to Apply?
Please submit your resume through Indeed.
A cover letter is appreciated but not required. Tell us what interests you about pediatric dentistry and why you'd like to join the Ari Pediatric Dentistry team.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ari Pediatric Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (required)
Work Location: In person
