General Dentist

Calian Group Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare services is seeking a General Dentist to join their team at CFB Halifax. This role involves providing comprehensive oral care to military personnel, managing their oral health needs, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The position offers a structured schedule of 5 days a week with no evening or weekend shifts, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctoral Degree in Dental Surgery and be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia. If you are passionate about oral health and want to make a difference in the lives of military members, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Dental Surgery required.
• Must be licensed in Good Standing to practice as a General Dentist.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oral care to military members.
• Manage overall oral health needs and develop care plans.
• Perform various dental procedures and administrative tasks.

Skills

Dental Examination

Patient Education

Oral Surgery

Prosthodontics

Bilingualism (English / French)

Education

Doctoral Degree in Dental Surgery

Job description

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian Health Services is currently seeking a General Dentist for a 5 day a week position at CFB Halifax. The General Dentist will provide comprehensive oral care to members of the Canadian Armed Forces as part of the dental healthcare delivery team.

This position is for 5 days (37.5 hours) a week. The clinic hours are 7:15am – 3:30pm. No evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental examination, diagnosis, intervention, and management of the full spectrum of dental conditions of the oral-facial complex and anatomical structures.
• Manage overall / general oral health needs, including but not limited to disease prevention and patient education.
• Develop care plans with the patient as well as the larger, multi-disciplinary health care team to address patient’s oral health care.
• Perform therapeutic procedures in fixed and removable prosthodontics, operative dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, preventative dentistry, orthodontics, and oro-facial pain management.
• Provide administrative support, including but not limited to updating patient databases, specialist referrals, and maintenance of patient records.
• Other associated tasks relevant to this occupational group.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctoral Degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine from an accredited Canadian or American dental school.
• Must be licensed in Good Standing to practice as a General Dentist with the Nova Scotia Dental Association.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) CPR Level C / AED certification.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain (and maintain) a Reliability level Government Security clearance.
• Bilingualism (English / French) is a strong asset.