Dentist jobs and dentist recruitment in Canada
Associate, locum and permanent opportunities for dentists, and a focused search for practices that need one. Free for candidates. Always.
- Free for candidates. Always.
- Licences verified with the regulator
- Every province and territory except Quebec
Common ways dentists practise
Many dentists in Canada are associates or owners rather than employees, so the arrangement matters as much as the location.
Associate
Practise in an owner's office, often as an independent contractor with a compensation arrangement agreed with the owner.
Locum
Cover a practice for a set period, such as a leave or a vacancy.
Practice transition
Buy into or take over a practice over time.
Public health programs, community health centres and hospitals also employ dentists, often on salary.
Who we place
We work with general dentists and with dental specialists recognized in the province, such as orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, endodontists and paediatric dentists.
Specialty recognition and title use are controlled by each provincial regulator, so we confirm what applies before we introduce anyone.
- General dentists
- Dental specialists recognized in the province
- Associates and locums
- Internationally trained dentists working through the NDEB Equivalency Process
How it works
Two short paths, one for dentists and one for practices.
For dentists
- Submit your profileShare your licence details and goals.
- We confirm and talk it throughWe confirm registration and discuss arrangement types and location.
- We introduce youYou meet matching practices.
- You decideReview terms with your own advisers and choose.
For practices
- Tell us the rolePatient mix, equipment and location.
- We search and verifyWe check licensing with the regulator.
- You interviewMeet the dentists we present.
- You fill the roleThrough direct hire or a locum arrangement.
We do not negotiate or give legal advice on associate agreements. Learn more about direct hire and contract and relief staffing.
Dentists are licensed province by province
Each province's dental regulator licenses dentists. The National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) sets the national certification standard. Graduates of accredited programs complete the NDEB Virtual OSCE. Internationally trained dentists, and graduates of non-accredited programs, go through the NDEB Equivalency Process. Moving provinces means applying to the new regulator.
| Province or territory | Who licenses dentists |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (also regulates dental hygienists and other oral health professions) |
| Alberta | College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta |
| Saskatchewan | College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Dental Association |
| Ontario | Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick Dental Society |
| Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting |
| Prince Edward Island | The provincial dental regulator (confirm with the province) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board |
| Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut | The territorial government department responsible for health or community services |
We verify licence status with the regulator before submitting a candidate. We do not guarantee outcomes. Dental specialists may also hold NDEB specialty certification.
Dentists versus other dental and physician roles
Why practices are hiring
Practices across Canada compete for dentists, especially in rural, northern and remote communities, and the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan has expanded access to dental care. We help you cover chairs while you recruit.
Why work with us
Licence checked
We confirm licence status with the regulator before we submit anyone.
Discreet
Your search stays private until you say otherwise.
Straight talk
Honest conversation about fit, location and arrangement. Free for candidates. Always. We are paid by the practice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need NDEB certification to practise as a dentist in Canada?
NDEB certification is the national standard for entry to practice, and provincial regulators rely on it. Your regulator confirms exactly what applies to you, so check with the regulator in the province where you want to work before you apply for a role or a licence.
Are dentists employees or contractors?
Many associates are independent contractors. Public health and hospital roles are often employment. The arrangement differs by practice, so ask for it up front and review the terms with your own advisers before you agree. We do not negotiate or give legal advice on associate agreements.
Do you place dental specialists?
Yes, where the province recognizes the specialty. Specialty recognition and title use are controlled by each provincial regulator, so tell us your specialty, your credentials and the province you want to work in, and we will say which practices may fit.
Do you place locum dentists?
Yes, where practices need coverage, for example during a leave or while a vacancy is open. Submit your profile with your licence details, preferred regions and the dates you are available, and we will introduce you to practices that need cover.
Can internationally trained dentists work in Canada?
Through the NDEB Equivalency Process and provincial licensing. We cannot license you, and we do not guarantee outcomes, but we can point you to the right starting point and talk through where opportunities may be once your licence is in place.
Does it cost anything to submit my profile?
No. It is free for candidates. Always. We are paid by the practice, never by you. You will not be asked for a fee to submit your profile, to be introduced to practices or to accept a role, and your search stays private until you say otherwise.
Find the right dentist match
Not sure which fits? Contact us. We do not currently place in Quebec.