Dental Careers in Sydney
Looking for a dental career in Sydney? Join the Mayflower Dental team.
Current Open Positions
Registered Dental Assistant - Mayflower Dental Group
Get to Know Us:
Mayflower Dental has been serving the Sydney and surrounding areas for years. Our office is in an accessible location and we are a dedicated patient-based clinic. We pride ourselves on providing optimal patient care to our patients and their families in a friendly and caring environment.
We have a talented team of Dental Hygienists that work closely with our dentists to provide you with excellent care, provide oral cancer and periodontal screening to assist you with understanding your oral health.
Being part of the Mayflower Dental Group, with 7 locations in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality – we are able to provide a solid internal patient referral program, dental hygiene program, excellent support system for expanding your skill set and the opportunity to learn among a very talented group of Dental Professionals. We use the most up to date equipment and technologies within our group of clinics. Our teams work together to ensure that our patients receive a positive experience when they visit the clinic from check in to check out. This is reflective of our 4.9-star rating on Google Reviews.
The beauty of Cape Breton Island with all of its offerings (for all seasons), increasing community populations and social scene makes
Sydney a special place to live. There is something for everyone here in Cape Breton Island!
Schedule:
Full time hours - 35-40 per week
Monday - Thursday or Tuesday to Friday
No Weekends
Flexible start time
What Sets Us Apart:
Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on 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
Your Role:
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 while maintaining ethical professional behaviour
About You:
Registered as a Dental Assistant with the Nova Scotia regulatory body or association is required
NDAEB Certified Level II Dental Assitant License is required
Previous dental assisting experience 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.
From Our Dental Team
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Our team of dental professionals is dedicated to caring for the smiles of patients in the Sydney community. We welcome you to join our team.
Why work at Mayflower Dental?
Mayflower Dental is proud to be an active member of the Sydney community, and strives to provide exceptional oral health care for individuals and families.
Our team is committed to clinical excellence and creating positive patient experiences. We care for our people and seek, as a team, to provide comprehensive dentistry to our patients.
