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Registered Dental Assistant - Highland Dental Centre

dentalcorp·New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

The Registered Dental Assistant will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, and maintain high standards of sterilization and infection control. They will also manage patient charts, provide oral hygiene education, and support the clinical team with administrative tasks.

Get to Know Us

For over three decades, the Highland Dental Centre team has proudly served Pictou County, New Glasgow, and the surrounding areas with dental care services for the whole family. Our practice is conviently located in the Highland Square Mall and provides a full spectrum of services including general dentistry services, implant restoration, orthodontics and Invisalign, cosmetic services, and much more! Led by Dr. Luke Austin, we are committed to staying at the forefront of pateint care by offering cutting edge of dental technology to provide the best quality care to our patients in the most effective way.

Schedule

  • Four days per week 8:30
  • AM - 4:30
  • PM
  • What
  • Sets
  • Us
  • Apart:
  • Grow
  • Without
  • Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms
  • Brilliant
  • Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our
  • Employee and
  • Family
  • Assistance
  • Program
  • Build
  • Your
  • Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth
  • Culture &
  • Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth
  • Your
  • Role: 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
  • About
  • You: Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required Previous dental assisting experience is preferred
  • Application
  • Information: 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered or certified as a Dental Assistant with their provincial regulatory body. Previous dental assisting experience is preferred, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

  • professional certificate
  • Scheduling
  • Dental X-rays
  • Administrative tasks
  • Infection control
  • Patient care
  • Digital imaging
  • Dental assisting
  • Instrument sterilization
  • IPAC standards
  • Patient charting
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Treatment room preparation

Benefits

  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Competitive pay
  • RRSP matching
  • Professional development
  • Gym discounts
  • Annual reviews
  • Continuing education
  • Insurance savings
  • Entertainment deals

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Posted
Aug 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
DE

Hiring organization

dentalcorp

Supporting dental practices across North America to go Beyond Brilliant through Frictionless Dentistry.

Salary listed on 95 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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