**Job Title**: _Lead Dental Assistant _

*Onyx Dental: Restorative & Cosmetic Care**:
Leaders in Smiles + Whole-Body Health_

About Us

At **Onyx Dental**, we believe great oral care means better total health. Your mouth is just 7 inches from your heart and 3 inches from your brain — it matters Led by Dr. Gurki Malhi and Dr. Navpreet Johal, our tech-forward, wellness-focused practice is dedicated to high-level restorative and cosmetic dentistry that changes lives.

We combine compassionate care with cutting-edge tools: cloud-based charting, digital X-rays, CBCT, iTero scanning, Planmeca milling, SprintRay 3D printing — our lab is fully in-house, and we’re proud of it.

Who You Are

You’re a **seasoned Dental Assistant (Level II)** with **5+ years of experience**, looking to step into a **leadership role**. You’re confident in restorative workflows — and you’ve worked hands-on in an **in-house lab setting**. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and a master of keeping clinical operations running smoothly.

You love organizing, optimizing, and mentoring while keeping your team and schedule on track. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative space and are ready to help take patient care to the next level.

Your Superpowers (aka Responsibilities)

Serve as **clinical lead** and direct support to our dentists during all procedures: crowns, implants, bridges, fillings, ortho, and more
**Manage lab workflows**, including milling, 3D printing, staining, and crown finishing
Keep the **daily schedule on track** and ensure seamless patient flow
Lead **sterilization and IPAC compliance** protocols with precision
Take diagnostic imaging and digital scans (X-rays, iTero)
Oversee inventory and **clinical supply ordering**:
Accurately chart in Oryx or Curve software
Guide patients confidently through treatment steps and post-op care

What You Bring to the Chair

**5+ years as a Level II Dental Assistant** with proven **restorative experience**:
**Hands-on in-house lab experience** — milling, 3D printing, crown design or finishing
Strong organizational and **time management** skills
Experience with Oryx, Curve, or other digital dental software
Valid **HARP** and **IPAC** certification
A proactive mindset and strong communication skills
Bonus if you’ve led a clinical team or trained junior assistants

Why You’ll Love Onyx

We’re a fast-growing clinic with heart, tech, and a clear mission. You’ll get to work with top-tier tools and a team that values mentorship, clinical excellence, and whole-body health.

*Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 35 per week

*Benefits**:
Company events
Dental care
On-site parking
Paid time off

Flexible language requirement

French not required

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate

Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification

HARP Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-02

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