Dental Assistant - Northside Dental

Get to Know Us:

Northside Dental has proudly served the Northside communities for many years and is conveniently located in Sydney Mines. Our patient-focused clinic is built on delivering high-quality care in a friendly, welcoming environment where individuals and families feel comfortable and supported. With a strong reputation and top notch patient experience, we are committed to making every visit a positive one from start to finish.

Led by Dr. Heidi Higgins, our collaborative team offers a full range of services including general and cosmetic dentistry, emergency care, and full smile makeovers. As part of the Mayflower Dental Group, with seven locations across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, our team benefits from strong internal referrals, professional development opportunities, and access to modern technology while supporting a healthy work-life balance. Team members enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and ongoing continuing education, all while living and working in the vibrant and scenic community of Cape Breton Island.

This position is also supporting Harbourview Dental in North Sydney, offering support to Dr. Petite's practice.

Schedule:

• Four days per week
• Two days at Northside Dental with Dr. Higgins
• Two days at Harbourview with Dr. Petite
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What Sets Us Apart:

• Grow Without Limits:We’llmatch your ambition,curiosityand drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, realrecognitionand proven pathways that grow yourexpertiseon 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 sharesexpertise, 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
• Assistdentists and hygienists during treatments,maintainingpatient comfort and workflow
• Take dental X-rays and digital images asrequired
• 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 whilemaintainingethical professional behaviour

About You:

• Registered and/orCertified as aDental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or associationisrequired
• Previousdentalassistingexperience 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.