Dental Assistant - Grow with a Modern Tech-Driven Clinic

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Entertainment deals

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Highland Dental Centre in Pictou County is hiring a Registered or Certified Dental Assistant. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists, take X‑rays, and maintain infection control to IPAC standards.

You will support scheduling, patient flow, and patient education on oral care while upholding privacy and safety guidelines. Prior dental assisting experience is preferred; provincial certification is required.

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
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Highland Dental Centre in Pictou County is hiring a Registered or Certified Dental Assistant. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists, take X‑rays, and maintain infection control to IPAC standards.

You will support scheduling, patient flow, and patient education on oral care while upholding privacy and safety guidelines. Prior dental assisting experience is preferred; provincial certification is required.