Dental Hygienist - Lakeside Dental
Get to Know Us:
At Lakeside Dental Center, we believe that a healthy smile is the foundation of a happy life. Located in the heart of Halifax, our practice is led by Dr. Ellen Drysdale and Dr. Joseph K. Carter, who are dedicated to providing high-quality, prevention-focused care in a warm and welcoming environment. We take pride in serving patients of all ages and building lasting relationships based on trust and respect.
Our team is passionate about combining clinical excellence with genuine compassion. We focus on patient education and personalized treatment, empowering individuals and families to take an active role in their oral health. Every visit is designed to be a positive experience, where patients feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in the care they receive.
Joining Lakeside Dental means becoming part of a close-knit, collaborative team that values both professional growth and community impact. We are proud to serve the Halifax community and are committed to making a meaningful difference through dentistry that is guided by respect, integrity, and excellence.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Candidates will have the option to pick 4 or 5 days per week
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:
Appropriately assess, plan, implement and evaluate services for patient care
Perform all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, root planning, polishing, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants and whitening to patients
Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling
Establish and retain patient loyalty by delivering a tailored experience based on the patients’ expectations, while consistently maintaining ethical and professional behaviour
About You:
Completion of a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree is required
Current registration as a Dental Hygienist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body is required
Valid CPR certification is required
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.