Associate Dentist - Driftwood Dental | Courtenay, British Columbia

Build your clinical confidence, grow your scope, and enjoy a collaborative team environment with an established patient base and opportunities to develop your practice.

About Us

At Driftwood Dental, we believe great dentistry starts with great relationships. For over 25 years, we’ve cared for families across Courtenay and the Comox Valley, building lasting patient relationships through personalized care, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Our practice brings general dentistry and advanced treatment under one roof, with a collaborative team of dentists, specialists, hygienists, and certified dental assistants. From everyday restorative care to implants, wisdom tooth extractions, and sedation dentistry, our associates have the opportunity to work across a broad range of clinical needs while collaborating with colleagues who share their knowledge and experience.

We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, supporting patients with a range of needs and comfort levels. It’s an environment where you can continue to strengthen your skills, explore areas of interest, and build meaningful relationships with both your patients and your team.

Schedule

• Part-time, Thursdays and Fridays
• Established patient base with strong demand for care

Why Join Driftwood Dental?

Build your practice with an established patient base. Join a well-established clinic with loyal patients and strong referral streams, giving you the opportunity to build lasting relationships and develop a consistent schedule.

Keep growing clinically. Work across a broad range of general dentistry services, with opportunities to gain exposure to more advanced procedures and sedation dentistry. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to expand your clinical scope, there’s room to keep learning.

Learn alongside an experienced team. Collaborate with general dentists and specialists in an integrated practice where knowledge-sharing and mentorship can support your professional development. New graduates are welcome, and we’re happy to connect with candidates about the support available as they transition into practice.

Focus on the care you want to provide. With a comprehensive service offering, modern technology, and a team-based approach, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver personalized care and help patients access a wider range of treatment options.

Enjoy life in the Comox Valley. Make your home in a beautiful Vancouver Island community known for its outdoor lifestyle, with opportunities to enjoy the mountains, ocean, and surrounding trails outside the clinic.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist who values patient relationships, enjoys working collaboratively, and is interested in building a long-term practice.

Whether you’re a new graduate looking for a supportive environment to develop your confidence or an experienced dentist interested in broadening your clinical scope, we’d love to hear from you. A strong foundation in general dentistry is important, along with an interest in continuing to learn and grow.

An interest in sedation dentistry and caring for anxious patients would be an asset. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well with patients and colleagues, and enjoys being part of a team.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your clinical skills, build lasting patient relationships, and join a collaborative team in the Comox Valley, we’d love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining 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.