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Cover letter example

Dentist cover letter example

Dental recruiters are often the practice owners themselves or the medical director of a health centre. They want to know what you can treat on day one, how you work with an assistant, how many days you can offer, and whether you will stay.

Be concrete about acts, equipment and availability.

Cover letter example

Replace the parts in brackets with your own details.

Subject: Collaboration application, chirurgien-dentiste, [Practice], [City]

Dear Doctor [Name],

I saw your offer for a collaborating dentist in your practice in [City] and would like to apply. I qualified from [University] in [year] and have since worked for three years as a collaborator in a group practice with four chairs, where I treat a varied patient base, from children to elderly patients with removable dentures.

My daily work covers conservative care, endodontics and fixed prosthetics. I use an intraoral scanner for crowns and have completed a university diploma in implantology, which allows me to place and restore single implants. I take time to explain treatment plans and estimates, including the 100 % Santé options, and patients generally accept the plan once they understand it.

Your offer mentions four days a week and the wish to develop implant activity. I can offer that availability from [date] and would like to stay in a practice where I can build a patient base over several years, with a possible association in the future.

I would be pleased to visit the practice and meet your team.

Yours sincerely,Dr [First Name Last Name]

What to highlight

  • The acts you perform autonomously and your areas of interest
  • Your equipment and software experience
  • Your availability: days per week, start date
  • Your registration with the Ordre and your continuing education
  • Your projects: staying long term, buying into the practice, developing an activity

Mistakes to avoid

  • Not stating how many days per week you can work.
  • Overstating your experience in implants or surgery.
  • Ignoring the practice's equipment and specialties described in the ad.
  • Sending the same letter to a health centre and to a private practice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter necessary for a collaboration?

Many collaborations are found through networks, the Ordre's ads or dental faculty groups. A short letter still helps: it answers the owner's practical questions in advance and shows how you communicate, which matters for patients.

What should I say to a dental health centre?

Health centres are salaried structures with set hours and often a population with lower incomes. Mention your ease with third-party payment, 100 % Santé baskets and a high volume of conservative care, and say you are comfortable working within a team protocol.

Should I mention the rétrocession percentage?

No, not in the letter. The split of fees is discussed during the meeting and written in the collaboration contract. The letter should focus on your practice and your availability.