Dental Assistant - Full-Time, Growth & Patient Care

CanadianNanny.ca; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Minas Dental Centre in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. Full-time hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, supporting dentists and hygienists, preparing rooms, taking X‑rays, and maintaining infection control.

You must be registered or certified with the provincial regulatory body and have prior dental assisting experience. Our practice emphasizes quality patient care, ongoing education, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow.
• Take dental X‑rays and digital images as required.
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards.
• Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post‑treatment care.
• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high‑quality care.
• Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Dental assisting

Job description

New Minas Dental Centre in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. Full-time hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, supporting dentists and hygienists, preparing rooms, taking X‑rays, and maintaining infection control.

You must be registered or certified with the provincial regulatory body and have prior dental assisting experience. Our practice emphasizes quality patient care, ongoing education, and a collaborative work environment.