Description
Associate Dentist – Part Time
Community Health Centres of Northumberland- Port Hope
Contractor – $85-$95/hourly
Wednesdays 9-5
Start Date: July 8th, 2026
Job Summary: Our busy, community-focused non-profit dental clinic is seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Associate Dentist to join our team as an independent contractor.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a dentist who values accessible care, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in the community. Our Oral Health Program provides essential dental services to uninsured and underinsured individuals through programs including CDCP, Healthy Smiles Ontario, Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, Ontario Works, ODSP, NIHB, and other community-based initiatives.
We offer a supportive, welcoming environment with a strong focus on patient-centered care and equitable access to oral health services for those who need it most.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide high-quality dental care, in accordance with the standards of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO).
- Working in conjunction with a self-initiating Registered Dental Hygienist to provide periodontal care.
- Provide a confident and compassionate approach to clinical treatment.
- Build trusting relationships with patients to help them achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.
- Provide education on oral hygiene, prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborate with the Oral Health team, and other members of the CHCN interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
- Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plans with patients and families.
- General administrative and management responsibilities will be handled by staff appointed by CHCN
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Treat all individuals with respect and value, contributing to a positive, respectful, and safe workplace
- Incorporate critical thinking practice and a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to problem solving, decision-making, and service delivery
- Work in a manner that respects privacy and preserves confidentiality following all relevant policies.
- Promote safety and seek to minimize risks to patients, staff, community partners, visitors, and CHCN property and reputation.
- Collect and report statistical (quantitative and qualitative) information as required
- Incorporate and contribute to the Centre’s efforts for service in excellence and continuous quality improvement by identifying, implementing, and evaluating standards, policies, and practices to support best practices.
- Participate as a team member in staff functions: program planning, team and inter-team meetings, all staff meetings and team building
- Adhere to all CHCN infection prevention and control policies, including screening protocols, enhanced infection prevention procedures, and use of personal protective equipment as required.
- Accept responsibility for assigned duties, meet established timelines, and seek clarification or support when workload or priorities are unclear.
- Works in a manner that seeks to minimize risk to clients, self, the Centre and to staff. Committed to safety, works in a manner that demonstrates responsibility for following the Centre’s safe work practices and works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Takes responsibility for and is expected to report and unsafe/at risk conditions as well as be accountable for their correction
- Communicates in a timely and positive manner with the Manager of Specialized Programs regarding job content, specific objectives and personal performance
- Identifies performance goals, objectives, and learning needs. Identifies concerns in a timely manner and, in collaboration with the Manager of Specialized Programs, seeks resolution
- Participates in team-based care planning and clinic operations
- Contributes to the evolution of an NP-led rural access and attachment model
- Incorporates and contributes to the Centre’s efforts for continuous quality improvement by identifying, implementing and evaluating policies and practices to support best practice
- Participates as a team member in all staff functions: program planning, team and inter-team meetings, all staff meetings and team building.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience
Qualifications:
- Graduate Degree in Dentistry from a recognized university.
- Current Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) license with no limiting qualifications.
- Knowledge of the various Public Health dental programs (Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, Healthy Smiles), and their limitations and requirements for treatment.
- Understanding of the social determinants of health; experience serving those with barriers to accessing equitable care preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and dental software (Tracker)
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (English).
Apply
How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically to [email protected] citing “Associate Dentist”.
Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Community Health Centres of Northumberland will provide assistance to applicants who request accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
At the CHCN, we value diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern and we invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions to help build the future of healthcare and our communities.
Note that CHCN is a scent-free work environment and we ask that you refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.
