Dental Staffing in Waterloo, ON
Fill an open hygiene or assisting day in Waterloo with a skilled local temp — without the agency fees, the markups, or the 6 a.m. scramble. Post a shift, review nearby professionals and their Recommendation Scores, and approve the right fit.
One call-in shouldn’t cost you the day
You shouldn’t have to gamble your production and your patients on one person’s availability — or get gouged by an agency to fix it.
- A 6 a.m. call-in puts the whole schedule at risk
- Lost production when chairs sit empty
- Patients rescheduled and inconvenienced
- Hefty agency placement fees and markups
Why offices choose TempStars instead of an agency
Fill shifts in minutes
Post an open hygiene or assisting day and reach available local temps right away — no phone tree, no waiting on an agency.
No agency fees
Pay a flat $73 + tax, and only after a shift is successfully completed. No subscriptions, no placement fees, no markups.
Vetted local pros
Review temps by their rates and Recommendation Scores, built from real reviews, then approve the professional you want.
Trusted by dental offices across Ontario and beyond
TempStars started because our founder, a practising dentist, lived the 6 a.m. “I can’t make it in” panic himself — so we know exactly how stressful an empty chair feels, and how much an agency fee stings on top of it.
Built by a dentist, for the profession. TempStars was founded in 2015 by Dr. James Younger, a practising dentist (University of Toronto, 1999). It is the #1 dental temping and hiring platform in North America — not an agency, and proud of it.
How TempStars works for Waterloo offices
Post your shift
Add the role, date and details in the app in minutes.
Review local temps
Compare available Waterloo-area pros, their rates and Recommendation Scores.
Approve the pro and rate
You choose the professional and the rate that works for you.
They treat your patients
Your schedule stays full and production stays on track.
Dental staffing across Waterloo
A short-notice gap is a real problem when your Waterloo practice runs full days, whether you're treating families in Beechwood and Eastbridge or seeing a steady stream of students and staff from the University District. Patients booked weeks ago expect to be seen, and an empty hygiene chair on a busy Uptown Waterloo morning means lost production you can't easily recover. TempStars connects you with dental hygienists and dental assistants across Waterloo Region, so you can keep the schedule intact instead of phoning around or cancelling the day.
Because Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge sit so close together, the temp who covers your shift might be working a few minutes up the road tomorrow — the regional talent pool is genuinely shared, and many professionals travel comfortably across the tri-cities. You post the shift in minutes, see local rates and real Recommendation Scores built from completed shifts, then approve the professional and rate that work for you. No contracts, no placement fees, and the flat $73 + tax applies only after a shift is successfully completed.
- Uptown Waterloo
- University District
- Lakeshore
- Beechwood
- Eastbridge
- Vista Hills
- Northdale
- Waterloo Region
Roles you can cover
Dental Hygienists
Cover hygiene days with skilled, local registered dental hygienists who set their own rate and choose their schedule.
Dental Assistants
Book reliable dental assistants for assisting coverage when your team is short — vetted and reviewed by other offices.
Registered Dental Hygienists and dental assistants in Ontario remain responsible for their own current provincial registration, training and credentials.
Backed by guarantees on every shift
- Payment Guarantee
- No contracts
- Short-Notice Cancellation
- You choose the rate
- PPE / Infection Control
Dental staffing in Waterloo, the modern way
Every Waterloo practice owner knows the sinking feeling of an early-morning text that someone can't make it in — our founder, a practising dentist, lived that exact panic, which is why TempStars exists. You deserve a better option than choosing between an expensive agency and a cancelled day of patients. Here's how it works: post your open hygiene or assisting shift in minutes, review local dental professionals alongside their rates and Recommendation Scores, then approve the person and rate that suit you. They arrive ready to treat your patients. You keep production on track, your patients cared for, and your schedule full — with no subscriptions and no markups. When the next gap appears, post a shift and see who's available near you.
Waterloo dental staffing FAQ
How does TempStars help me cover a last-minute hygiene or assisting cancellation in Waterloo?
You post your open shift in minutes and review dental hygienists or dental assistants in the Waterloo area, each with their own rate and a Recommendation Score drawn from real completed shifts. Once you approve a professional and rate, they're confirmed to arrive and treat your patients. We can't guarantee a specific temp is free on any given day, but Waterloo Region has an active community of professionals to draw from.
What does it cost a Waterloo office to use TempStars?
There's a flat fee of $73 + tax (CAD), charged only after a shift is successfully completed. No subscriptions, no placement fees, and no markups on the professional's rate. TempStars is always free for the dental hygienists and dental assistants themselves.
Can I find temps who'll travel across Waterloo Region, not just Uptown Waterloo?
Yes. Many professionals on TempStars work across the tri-cities of Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge, so a temp covering your Uptown or University District practice today may be available elsewhere in the region another day. You'll see who is offering for your specific shift and location before you approve anyone.
How is TempStars different from a traditional dental staffing agency?
We're not an agency — and we think that's better. Instead of slow phone calls, long contracts and marked-up rates, you post a shift and choose directly from local professionals using transparent rates and Recommendation Scores. Every shift comes with guarantees including Payment Guarantee, No Contracts, and PPE/Infection Control standards.
Post a dental shift in Waterloo
Reach local hygienists and assistants in minutes — no agency fees, and you pay just $73 + tax after a completed shift.
