Registered Dental Assistants - SouthWest Dental

About Us :

SouthWest Dental is in a heritage home in downtown Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This 1860s home was fully restored / renovated in 2004 to become an 8 operatory dental clinic.

Every effort was made to maintain and honour the unique characteristics of the home, while creating a modern dental clinic.

The atmosphere of this unique setting provides our patients with a relaxing environment that many claim makes them feel like I’m not at the dentist!

Our clinic offers general dentistry in addition to several unique services including oral surgery, periodontics, sedation dentistry, root canal treatment and pediatric dentistry.

We are committed to staying at the cutting edge of dental technology to provide the best quality care to our patients in the most effective way.

The technology used at our practice includes digital x-rays, 3D / CBCT x-rays, digital impressions, soft tissue lasers, and VELscope.

Schedule :

Monday to Thursday (8 : 00 to 5 : 00

Benefits of Joining Our Team :

Competitive compensation

Total rewards package that offers discounts on many services and activities including reduced rates on home and auto insurance;

unlimited access to a variety of discounted entertainment, hotels, products, services and so much more!

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community

Work-life balance and flexibility

Access to modernized technology to provide optimal oral care to patients

Uniforms provided, 3 weeks paid vacation, and approved CE provided

Responsibilities :

Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour

Prepare treatment room in accordance with infection control and practice protocols for each patient

Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

About You :

Registered and / or certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred