DENTIST

Job :  58158
Job Category:  Health Services
Division & Section:  Public Health, Strategy & Clinical Services

Work Location:

1229 Queen St East, 340 College, 791 Queen St E, 2660 Eglinton Ave E, 45 Overlea Blvd
Job Type & Duration:  Full-time, Permanent
Salary:  $-$
Shift Information:  Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day
Affiliation:  Non-Union
Number of Positions Open:  5
Posting Period:  09-JUL-2025 to 06-AUG-2025
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, the City of Toronto promotes professional development and is committed to providing opportunities to lead, learn and grow. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.
Toronto is home to more than 3 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.

In a workplace where growth is fostered and diversity is celebrated, a team of approximately 35,000 employees is the driving force behind the City of Toronto’s ability to provide programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors to this community.
About the Role
Are you passionate about improving oral health at the community level?
Reporting to the Manager, Dental & Oral Health Services, the  Dentist  will join a dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved populations. In this unique and impactful role, you'll combine clinical expertise with population-based strategies to promote oral health equity, prevent dental diseases, and advance access to care for all.
We’re looking for a mission-driven professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. If you’re ready to use your skills beyond the dental chair—to shape policies, support outreach programs, and mentor future professionals—this is the opportunity for you.
Major Responsibilities:
Performs complete oral examinations, formulates comprehensive treatment plans, informs patients and families of treatment plans and obtains consent for treatment; complete documentation on ABELDent software
Performs a broad range of dental treatment, i.e. fillings, dentures, extractions, root canals, crowns including lab fabricated and stainless steel, acid etch procedures, prefabricated post and/or pin core build up. Responsible for the fabrication of dental prosthetic appliances, etc.
May perform dental services for patients with disabilities or behavioural problems
Performs emergency dental procedures
Prescribes antibiotics and administers local anaesthetic
Operates dental x-ray machine and interprets x-rays
Obtains complete medical history and verifies and applies medical history prior to treatment by consulting with family members and physicians when necessary. Refers clients for medical testing if warranted
Performs the duties of a team leader in a clinical setting, which includes ensuring effective teamwork and efficient flow of patients
Monitors and performs universal precaution procedures for infection control in the dental office asper IPAC and TPH guidelines
Resolves conflict with staff, clients and members of the public when necessary
Maintains a thorough knowledge of and provides treatment under correct programs, i.e. the Ontario Senior Dental Care Program (OSDCP), HSO (Healthy Smiles Ontario), OW (Ontario Works), HBP (Healthiest Babies Possible), the Interim Federal Health (IFH), Ontario Disability Services Program (ODSP), and the Toronto Public Health dental treatment programs (paediatric, geriatric, high school), and the Canadian Dental Care Program
Navigates clients to other agencies, or TPH directorates to help improve overall health
Educates the public on oral health and the Toronto Public Health dental program policies and guidelines
Provides input into the development of program policies and ensures implementation of policies and…