The Department of Surgery, Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone invites applications for one 1.00 FTE Pediatric Dentist. The successful candidate will work as part of the Dental Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital which provides comprehensive pediatric dental care to children with medical complexities within the city of Calgary and surrounding areas. The Alberta Children’s Hospital is a bright modern, family centered facility that is a cornerstone for quality care and research for the children of Calgary and southern Alberta.

The ACH dental clinic sees on average 3000 children each year, who would otherwise likely not be able to receive good dental care. The clinic consists of dentists and dental assistants who work collaboratively to support patients within the clinic as well as provide support and consultation to other areas such as Cleft Palate, Cranial Facial, TMJ and identified inpatient dental needs. The clinic also works collaboratively with community dental partners to facilitate patient transitions to community dental care. The ACH Dental Clinic also enjoys a strong partnership with educational institutions in the way of teaching and mentoring dental students and residents.

The Pediatric Dentist will become a member of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry in the Section of Dentistry and Oral Health. Privileges will also be provided for access to the Non-Hospital Surgical Facility under the AHS Dentistry Contract.

The Pediatric Dentist-ACH will provide comprehensive dental care to children with medical complexities. They will also provide consultation and assessment of patients with Cleft Palate, TMJ, and Cranial Facial disorders. They will participate in the pediatric dentistry on-call rotation, the teaching of dental students and residents and provide as needed support to inpatient units and the ER.

Required Qualifications:
DMD/DDS.
Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Degree. 
Fellowship of the Royal College Dentists of Canada in Pediatric Dentistry.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with procedural sedation.
Consultation and assessment of pediatric patients with cleft palate and TMJ.
Knowledge of resources and referral programs for community based dental treatment.
Eligibility for licensure with the Alberta Dental Association and College.

Deadline for application is April 30, 2026
Please submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference in PDF format to:
Dr. Adham Fares
Section Head for Dentistry & Oral Health,
Room AC129- Special Services Building 
1403 29 Street NW Calgary, Alberta  T2N2T9
Email: ***@ahs.ca (🔒 Premium)

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