Registered Dental Assistant — Growth, CE & RRSP in Halifax

Atlantic Dental Centre; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Personal days

Job summary

Atlantic Dental Centre, conveniently located in the Halifax Shopping Centre, seeks a Dental Assistant to join a dedicated team delivering comprehensive general, cosmetic and preventive dentistry. You will prepare rooms, assist dentists and hygienists, take X-rays, manage sterilization, and educate patients to support excellent care.

The successful candidate will be a registered/certified Dental Assistant with the provincial body and have prior dental assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with the provincial regulatory body.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

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

Patient care

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

Dental Assistant certificate

Job description

Atlantic Dental Centre, conveniently located in the Halifax Shopping Centre, seeks a Dental Assistant to join a dedicated team delivering comprehensive general, cosmetic and preventive dentistry. You will prepare rooms, assist dentists and hygienists, take X-rays, manage sterilization, and educate patients to support excellent care.

The successful candidate will be a registered/certified Dental Assistant with the provincial body and have prior dental assisting experience.