Dental Assistant – Chairside Pro in Teaching Clinic

Dalhousie International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide comprehensive chairside support for patients, students and faculty. The role emphasizes infection control, radiographs, and efficient clinic operations to serve diverse communities across Nova Scotia.

The successful candidate will work on campus, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and professionalism, aligned with Dalhousie’s commitment to health and education excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Level II License to work in Nova Scotia with NDAEB certificate.
• CPR/AED certificate current.
• Proficiency in intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
• Experience assisting with prosthodontic and surgical implant procedures.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dental clinic activities in assigned areas.
• Provide chair-side dental assistance including radiographs for dentists, students and faculty.
• Order, stock, and maintain clinical inventory; ensure infection control.
• Deliver instrument trays to cubicles and manage chart data entry.
• Assist in coordinating patient charts and reporting data.
• Support clinic teams and teach dental assistant techniques and radiology procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Level II Licensed to work in Nova Scotia

NDAEB certificate

Coronal Polishing Certificate

Job description

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide comprehensive chairside support for patients, students and faculty. The role emphasizes infection control, radiographs, and efficient clinic operations to serve diverse communities across Nova Scotia.

The successful candidate will work on campus, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and professionalism, aligned with Dalhousie’s commitment to health and education excellence.