Surgical Dental Assistant — Implant & Surgery Support

Dentalcorp; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

EAP program

Entertainment deals

Job summary

Dentalcorp in Halifax, Canada, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in a busy surgical setting. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures including extractions and implants, manage sterilization, and educate patients on post-treatment care.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, efficient chairside support, and adherence to IPAC standards in a modern dental practice. NDAEB certification and provincial registration are required.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required.
• NDAEB Certification is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a surgical setting assisting with extractions, implants and other procedures.
• 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.
• Assist the dentist during oral surgery procedures, including extractions and implants.
• 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.

Skills

Chairside support

Infection control

X-ray imaging

Patient education

Education

NDAEB Certification

Provincial registration

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Dentalcorp in Halifax, Canada, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in a busy surgical setting. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures including extractions and implants, manage sterilization, and educate patients on post-treatment care.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, efficient chairside support, and adherence to IPAC standards in a modern dental practice. NDAEB certification and provincial registration are required.