Associate Dentist – Slave Lake Dental (Slave Lake, AB)
High‑tech rural practice • Strong mentorship • Large patient base
Location: Slave Lake, Alberta
New Grads Welcomed!
Signing bonus & living allowance!
This clinic is located in a community eligible for the Government of Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Eligible Associates may qualify for up to $60,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness, applied over a maximum of five years while building a fulfilling career in a welcoming and community-focused practice.
About the Opportunity
Slave Lake Dental is seeking a patient‑focused Associate Dentist to join a highly established, technology‑forward practice serving a community of more than 25,000 residents from Slave Lake and surrounding areas. With an active patient base and a strong reputation for comprehensive care, this position offers immediate opportunity, robust mentorship, and a warm small‑town practice environment where patients truly feel like family.
Full-Time Schedule
Week 1 Rotation
Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Week 2 Rotation
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
3 Day Part-Time Schedule Available
Chair access:
2 dedicated DDS chairs
The Associate will work independently on Fridays, with full clinical and RDA support.
Required Clinical Skills
The ideal candidate should be comfortable with:
Bread‑and‑butter dentistry
Basic oral surgery
Fixed prosthodontics (crown & bridge)
Sedation & Advanced Services
Nitrous sedation
IV Sedation available
Our Partner, Dr Terri Pukanich also performs extensive orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry, creating opportunities for exposure and mentorship.
Technology & Software
Abledent PMS
CBCT
iOS (4 scanners)
Panoramic imaging
Soft tissue laser
Digital X‑ray
Videa Health
Paperless
3D printer arriving soon
What Makes Slave Lake Dental Unique
Small‑town practice with a loyal, long‑term patient base
A team culture built on connection, mentorship, and patient‑first care
Strong technology and ongoing investment in digital workflows
Partner Terri Pukanich is an exceptional mentor and founder of Dental BossLady
Clinicians with varied strengths (implants, ortho)
Ideal Candidate
Patient‑centric and personable
Coachable, collaborative, and eager to learn
Comfortable working independently on scheduled days
Preferably experienced, but open to strong new grads with the right mindset
Enjoys small‑town community practice life
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.
