Partnership Potential Associate Dentist - Slave Lake Dental

Associate Dentist – Future Partner Opportunity | Slave Lake Dental (Slave Lake, AB)
Partner Transition Opportunity • High-Producing Practice • Exceptional Mentorship
Position: Associate Dentist with Partnership Track
Build More Than a Practice. Build a Legacy.
Slave Lake Dental is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist who is interested in more than a traditional associate position.
This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving, high-performing rural practice with a clear pathway toward future partnership and succession planning.
The successful candidate will join a busy, established practice with strong systems, an exceptional team, high production potential, and the opportunity to become a key leader in the future of the practice.
The Opportunity
Strong clinical capability
Leadership potential
Business acumen
Commitment to long-term community involvement
Interest in partnership
Why Slave Lake Dental?
A Thriving, Established Practice
Serving a regional population of approximately 25,000 people
Practice is busy enough to support an additional dentist immediately
Exceptional Clinical Team
5 RDHs plus scaling support
8 RDA's
Dedicated RDA support
Long-tenured Practice Manager
Highly efficient systems and workflows
The team is often described as a well-oiled machine, allowing dentists to focus on patient care while receiving exceptional operational support.
Schedule Flexibility
Flexible scheduling options available including:
Rotation model
Monday–Friday
Customized scheduling based on transition plans
Clinical Scope
The practice provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
Bread-and-butter dentistry
Advanced endodontics
Molar retreatments
Calcified canal cases
Advanced oral surgery
Impacted third molars
Crown and bridge
Cosmetic dentistry
Growth Opportunities
The clinic is particularly interested in candidates with experience or interest in:
Implant surgery
Advanced oral surgery
Endodontics
Cosmetic dentistry
Orthodontics
Dr. Pukanich is happy to mentor associates interested in expanding their orthodontic and cosmetic skill sets.
Sedation Services
Nitrous Sedation
IV Sedation
Additional surgical support is available through visiting providers.
Technology & Systems
Abeldent PMS
CBCT
4 Intraoral Scanners (iOS)
Panoramic Imaging
Soft Tissue Laser
Digital X-Rays
Videa Health AI
Paperless Workflows
3D Printer (coming soon)
This is a highly digital, technology-forward practice with continued investment in clinical innovation.
What Makes Slave Lake Dental Unique?
Exceptional Leadership & Mentorship
Dr. Terri Pukanich is widely recognized for her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to developing dentists.
In addition to leading a successful practice, she is the founder of Dental BossLady and is passionate about helping associates build successful, sustainable careers.
Rural Practice Advantages
High production potential
Broad clinical exposure
Ability to practice comprehensive dentistry
Loyal patient base
Strong treatment acceptance
Less competition than major urban centres
Community-Focused Environment
Patients feel like family.
The clinic prides itself on:
Exceptional patient experiences
Long-term relationships
Community involvement
Team culture
High-quality care
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a clinician who:
Has strong clinical confidence
Is proficient in surgery, endodontics, and comprehensive dentistry
Has interest in implants, cosmetics, or orthodontics
Demonstrates leadership capability
Communicates exceptionally well with patients and team members
Is emotionally intelligent and relationship-focused
Wants to build long-term roots in a community
Is interested in future partnership opportunities
Most importantly, we want someone who understands that outstanding patient experiences and team leadership are what create a truly successful practice.
A Unique Career Opportunity
This is a rare chance to join a highly successful practice well before a planned partner transition, allowing ample time for mentorship, patient handoff, leadership development, and succession planning.
If you are looking for a practice where you can grow clinically, lead a team, become part of a community, and potentially step into partnership, we would love to connect with you.
Apply today to explore a future partnership opportunity with Slave Lake Dental.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Associate Development Program: A structured yet flexible learning initiative with curated offerings from top clinicians and mentors where you will receive individualized learning & development plans, Priority access to free in-person learning & webinars, discounted rates on courses and access to Study Clubs and online professional communities.
Ortho Acceleration Program & Align Partnership: A strategic partnership with Align Technology that provides exclusive benefits, dedicated learning opportunities and enhanced treatment planning support.
Implant Program: Our Associates benefit from customized training and dedicated learning opportunities for implant placement and restoration, supported by our strategic partnership with Nobel Biocare.
Network of Experienced Dental Professionals: You will have opportunities for formal and structured mentorship with esteemed team members and colleagues and access to industry-leading experts in various dental disciplines.
Path to Partnership: dentalcorp provides a clear path to practice leadership for Associates who wish to move beyond their clinical role and become the business leader of a practice.
About You:
Graduate from an accredited DDS/DMD Program or successful completion of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Equivalency Process
Registered and in good standing with provincial licensing requirements
Valid CPR certification
All applicants must be domiciled in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process and thereafter can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.