TypePart-time associate

Dentist – Part-time Associate

Phone:
Email: abbyp
Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Opportunity Type:
Part-time associate wanted

Regent Park Community Health Centre is a dynamic community-based health centre that promotes social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and Downtown East area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, harm reduction and homeless programs, addiction and recovery services, Pathways to Education, infant and child development programs, parenting programs, and youth employment services.

Hourly Rate: $90, plus HOOPP pension plan.
One Year Contract starting January 2026.
14 hours per week – Tuesdays & Fridays.

Position Summary
The Dentist is a member of the Regent Park Community Health Centre Dental team, which provides services in a reduced cost dental clinic. The program serves a diversified, multi‑cultural, inner‑city community in accordance with the RPCHC’s mission and mandate. The Dentist is responsible for providing basic dental services and overseeing the work of the dental services providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete oral examinations, formulate comprehensive treatment plans, inform clients and families of treatment plans, and obtain consent for treatment.
• Perform a broad range of dental treatments, including prescribing antibiotics and administering local anesthesia within scope of practice.
• Obtain complete medical history in Electronic Medical Record system and verify and apply medical history prior to treatment by consulting with family members and physicians when necessary. Refer clients for medical testing if warranted.
• Ensure that standards of patient care are maintained according to the Standards of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
• Operate dental x‑ray machine and interpret x‑rays; act as the clinic’s Radiation Protection Officer.
• Monitor and perform universal precaution procedures for infection control in the dental office as per IPAC.
• Provide input into the development of program practices and procedures.
• Provide all types of dentures services and work with denturist to ensure patient care.
• Ensure that the clinic is properly equipped and maintained, and meets safety requirements for staff and patients.
• Oversee work of denturist and dental assistants.
• Undertake supervision and evaluation of students in various dental professions as needed.
• Refer patients to appropriate dental practices such as specialist, Faculty of Dentistry.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Graduate degree in Dentistry from a recognized university and a member in good standing of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
• At least 2–3 years of experience working as a Dentist in a dental office.
• Membership with the ODA and willingness to register for IFH and NIHB.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the dental team and with clients.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with government legislation in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the health issues of a diverse community and experience working with seniors and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement when problem‑solving and making decisions.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Highly flexible with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Experience working with people from diverse cultures, races, ages, abilities, economic backgrounds, and mental health statuses, as well as those with substance use issues, and who experience homelessness.
• Knowledge of the Regent Park area and issues affecting the community.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 for the protection of clients and staff.

Regent Park CHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who are Indigenous people, members of racialized communities, individuals of diverse sexual orientation and gender identification, persons with disabilities and others protected under the Human Rights Code as well as individuals with lived experience in the Regent Park community.

Please follow the link below to submit your application: (Position is open until filled)
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Address: 465 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2B2

Date Available:

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 12:00

Location:

Toronto, Ontario