Dental assistant

Full Time
  • Ref ID: 023680710
  • Full Time
  • Bedford, NS

Larry Uteck Dentistry

Dental assistant

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Employer detailsLarry Uteck Dentistry 

  • LocationBedford, NSB4B 0S9
  • Work locationOn site
  • Salary30.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
  • Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
  • Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies1 vacancy
  • SourceJob Bank #3620572

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Dental practice
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare patients for dental examinations
  • Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Take and develop X-rays
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Implement treatment plans
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of examinations
  • Coordinate patient care
  • Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Experience and specialization

Technical expertise (dental)

  • Plastering
  • Waxing-up
  • Polishing

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

  • Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities

Employment groups 

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities
  • Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
  • other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to apply

By Direct Apply Help – Applying by Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

admin@larryuteckdentistry.ca

 

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Do you have experience working in this field?
    • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Advertised until

2026-09-14

To apply for this job email your details to admin@larryuteckdentistry.ca