Associate Dentist – Driftwood Dental | Courtenay, British Columbia

Dentalcorp is seeking an Associate Dentist to join and support this thriving Vancouver Island practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a busy patient base in a high-demand, full-scope clinic renowned for advanced care, sedation dentistry, and a collaborative, team-first culture.

Location:

Driftwood Dental - 2401 Cliffe Ave #10, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L5

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00 PM

• Clinical Focus: General and Restorative Dentistry
• Term: Full-Time Permanent
• Wage: $200,000 - $400,000
• Experience Required: Open to new graduates!
• Language requirement: English

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.

Services Schedule:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Opportunity:

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.

Benefits of Joining the Team:

• Associate Mentorship
• Orthodontic Training with Align
• Implant Training with Nobel Biocare
• Network of Experienced Dental Professionals
• Path to Partnership or Leadership

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and diagnose dental conditions.
• Develop and execute treatment plans to address patient needs, including restorative and preventive care.
• Perform dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and root canals.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and recommend preventive measures.
• Collaborate with dental professionals and manage patient care for optimal oral health outcomes.

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 legally eligible to work 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 416-558-3883. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.