dentalcorp·Middleton, Nova Scotia
The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care services, performing all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services such as scaling, root planning, polishing, and applying sealants and fluoride. Additionally, the hygienist will serve as an oral health educator, introducing new preventative techniques and counseling patients.
Hockley Family Dentistry is a long-standing, trusted practice in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, known for delivering friendly, caring, and professional dental care. We pride ourselves on building strong, long-term relationships with our patients and creating a welcoming environment for individuals and families alike.
Our team includes Dr. Jeffrey Hockley and Dr. Zahraa Cherri who are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Our team brings a passion for clinical excellence, a strong clinical background, and a warm, engaging approach that helps make every patient visit comfortable and positive.
At Hockley Family Dentistry, we are committed to involving patients in their care and ensuring they feel confident in their treatment plans. Our goal is to create a supportive, collaborative environment where both patients and team members feel valued and cared for.
Hockley Family Dentistry is looking to add to thier hygiene team to support patient demand. They welcome applicants looking to work part time.
Appropriately assess, plan, implement and evaluate services for patient care
Perform all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, root planning, polishing, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants and whitening to patients
Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling
Establish and retain patient loyalty by delivering a tailored experience based on the patients’ expectations, while consistently maintaining ethical and professional behaviour
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates must possess a completed Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree and maintain current registration as a Dental Hygienist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body. A valid CPR certification is also required, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Market context
Dental roles in Nova Scotia often draw candidates with strong patient-facing communication skills and an interest in healthcare. These positions can be competitive because prior dental or optometric assisting experience is often viewed as an asset, and benefits such as bonuses, vacation, sick days, wellness time, and free LASIK may help a posting stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then compare them with the original description before applying.