Registered Dental Assistant - Highland Dental Centre

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 conveniently located in the Highland Square Mall and provides a full spectrum of services, includinggeneral dentistry services, implant restoration, orthodontics and Invisalign, cosmetic services, andmuch more!

Led by Dr. Luke Austin, we are committed to staying at the forefront of patient care by offering cutting-edge dental technology to provide the best quality care to our patients in the most effective way.

• Four days per week.
• 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

• Grow Without Limits:We’llmatch your ambition,curiosity and 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 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.

• 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 whilemaintainingethical professional behaviour.

• Registered and/or Certified as aDental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or associationisrequired
• Previousdentalassistingexperience is preferred