Associate Dentist - Port Hawkesbury Dental

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.

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Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia Antigonish, Nova Scotia Until 8/22/2026 First posted July 28, 2025 Last posted March 1, 2026
Job description

Small-town charm. Big-scope dentistry. Deep roots. High demand.


Port Hawkesbury Dental has been proudly serving our community for over 40 years. We are a modern, fully digital practice with six operatories, strong patient demand, and a well-established reputation for high-quality care. Located on Cape Breton Island, our clinic offers the best of small-town living with access to outdoor recreation, vibrant local culture, and a loyal patient base.


We are currently recruiting a Full-Time Associate Dentist to join our dedicated and supportive team. With 500–600 new patients in 2024 and no local clinics accepting new patients, there is immediate opportunity to build a busy, fulfilling schedule. You’ll benefit from mentorship by the owner-dentist, a skilled team, and a strong focus on comprehensive general dentistry, including restorative, endo, prosthodontics, and crown and bridge.

Schedule:

Flexible full-time (Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm)

What we offer:


•    Fully digital, chartless environment (ABELDent)
•    6 operatories (new chairs arriving)
•    Panoramic imaging, iTero scanner, WaveOne endo, Zoom whitening
•    Advanced sterilization centre
•    2 full-time hygienists
•    Expansion planned for 2026
 

Ideal Candidate:


You are a motivated, patient-focused dentist seeking a long-term opportunity in a growing community. Whether you’re a new graduate eager for mentorship or an experienced provider looking for autonomy, you’re excited to make a difference and build strong patient relationships.

Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity in Port Hawkesbury.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
 

  • Associate Development Program: A structured yet flexible learning initiative with curated offerings from top clinicians and mentors. Associates receive individualized learning and development plans, priority access to free in-person learning and webinars, discounted rates on courses, and access to study clubs and online professional communities.

  • Ortho Acceleration Program & Align Partnership: A strategic partnership with Align Technology that provides exclusive benefits, dedicated learning opportunities, and enhanced treatment planning support.

  • Implant Program: Associates benefit from customized training and dedicated learning opportunities for implant placement and restoration, supported by our strategic partnership with Nobel Biocare.

  • Network of Experienced Dental Professionals: Opportunities for formal and structured mentorship with esteemed team members and colleagues, as well as access to industry-leading experts across multiple dental disciplines.

  • Path to Partnership: dentalcorp provides a clear path to practice leadership for Associates who wish to move beyond their clinical role and become the business leader of a practice.


About You:
 

  • Graduate from an accredited DDS/DMD Program or successful completion of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Equivalency Process

  • Registered and in good standing with provincial licensing requirements

  • Valid CPR certification

All applicants must be domiciled in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process and thereafter can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

About this role

Summary

Provide general dental care, build patient relationships, and participate in practice growth.

Job title

Associate Dentist - Port Hawkesbury Dental

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Port Hawkesbury or Antigonish, Nova Scotia; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

DDS/DMDNDEB equivalencyprovincial dental licenseCPR

Preferred skills

mentorshipimplant trainingorthodonticsdigital dentistry

Specializations

restorativeendodonticsprosthodonticscrown and bridge
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Port Hawkesbury, NS, Canada

On-site City

Antigonish, NS, Canada

On-site City