Job Description

Associate Dentist – Driftwood Dental
Courtenay, British Columbia

Build a thriving practice in a high-demand, full-scope clinic known for advanced care, sedation dentistry, and a true team-first culture.

About Us
Driftwood Dental has been proudly serving the Courtenay and Comox Valley community for over 25 years, delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a welcoming, family-focused environment. Our philosophy is simple: treat every patient like family while providing modern, personalized dental solutions tailored to their needs.

As a full-service practice, we offer a wide range of treatments including restorative, cosmetic, surgical, pediatric, and emergency dentistry, along with advanced services such as dental implants and wisdom tooth extractions.

What truly sets Driftwood Dental apart is our “all under one roof” model, supported by a collaborative team of general dentists, specialists, hygienists, and certified dental assistants. This integrated approach allows for comprehensive care planning, strong mentorship, and a dynamic clinical environment.

We are also a leader in sedation dentistry, offering nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, helping patients of all comfort levels receive the care they need.

Schedule
Full-time opportunity, Monday to Friday

Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-volume, well-established clinic with immediate patient flow. With a large and loyal patient base and strong referral streams, your schedule will fill quickly.

Driftwood Dental offers a uniquely supportive and growth-oriented environment. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll benefit from hands-on mentorship, access to specialists, and exposure to a wide range of procedures.

You’ll also gain experience in sedation dentistry, an increasingly valuable skill set, within a practice that actively supports and delivers these services at a high level.

The clinic is equipped with advanced technology and operates with a fully integrated, team-based approach, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care while continuing to grow your clinical scope.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an Associate Dentist who is motivated, collaborative, and eager to build a long-term practice. New graduates are welcome and will be supported through mentorship and clinical guidance.

The ideal candidate is comfortable with general dentistry and excited by the opportunity to expand into more advanced procedures over time. An interest in sedation dentistry or working with anxious patients is a strong asset, as this is a key part of the clinic’s patient population and service offering.

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and is ready to step into a full schedule.

Apply Today
If you’re looking for a high-growth opportunity in a well-established, collaborative clinic on Vancouver Island, we’d love to connect. Apply today to learn more about joining the team at Driftwood Dental.

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.