Job Posting Details


Title: Dental Therapist Opportunity - Black Lake, Saskatchewan
Location: Black Lake, Saskatchewan
Posting Date: Feb 20, 2026
Closing Date: Mar 13, 2026
Description:

                   CAREER OPPORTUNITY

             DENTAL THERAPIST CASUAL

 

 

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR A CASUAL POSITION FOR DENTAL THERAPIST FOR BLACK LAKE SK.

 

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Dental Manager, the Dental Therapist combines the knowledge and skills to provide and promote quality oral health care and service.  

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Dental therapists work as part of a team providing clinical and educational support to children and adults in the community.  Our dental therapists carry out straightforward clinical work, under the direction and written prescription of a dentist.  General duties could include:

 

·      Removing plaque and other coatings, such as calculus

·      Polishing teeth

·      Applying antibacterial and de-sensitizing agents

·      Tooth whitening

·      Applying fissure sealants and fluorides

·      Taking radiographs

·      Replacing temporary fillings and crowns

·      Carrying out simple fillings

·      Administering certain types of local anesthetic, unsupervised.

 

·             extracting deciduous (milk) teeth

 

Qualifications:

  • Two-year post-secondary diploma in dental therapy with satisfactory completion of academic, preclinical and clinical components
  • Post graduate orthodontic modules
  • Current registration with Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association and Canadian Dental Therapist Association
  • Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

 

Experiences:

  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to the Denesuline culture.
  • Clinical experience preferred

 

Individuals interested in applying for this position should forward their resume and 3 professional references including at least one from your current/previous employer to:

 

 

Human Resources Department

Athabasca Health Authority

Fax:     (306) 439-2148

P.O. Box 124

Phone: (306) 439-2200

Black Lake, Sask. S0J 0H0

Email: careers@athabascahealth.ca

     

 

Applications for the position will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Friday, March 13, 2026

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Athabasca Health Authority. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.