Associate Dentist - Highland Dental Centre

Associate Dentist – Highland Dental Centre (New Glasgow, NS)

Strong patient demand. A respected, long-standing practice. A supportive team with room to grow.

Highland Dental Centre is a well-established dental practice proudly serving the New Glasgow community in Nova Scotia for over 30 years. With approximately 5,600 active patients and more than 50 new patients joining the practice each month, the clinic offers immediate stability and strong production potential for an incoming Associate. Known for its trusted reputation and generational patient base, Highland Dental Centre provides a welcoming, family-focused environment where dentists can build lasting patient relationships while continuing to grow their clinical skills. With no local dental offices currently accepting new patients, demand for care remains exceptionally strong.

Schedule:
Full-time (Monday–Friday)

What We Offer:

• Modern digital practice environment using ABELDent

• 8 operatories with potential for future expansion

• Certified Dental Assistant support and a dedicated hygiene team (3 RDHs)

• Active patient base of ~5,600 with 50+ new patients per month

• DDS schedule currently booked out until Christmas

• Pan/Ceph imaging, soft tissue laser, iTero scanner (updating), and Nobel implant system

• Basic in-house lab and nitrous oxide sedation available

• Strong community reputation with over 30 years of service

Ideal Candidate:

You are a motivated, patient-focused dentist who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and building long-term relationships with patients. Whether you are a new graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced provider looking to grow within a busy and supportive practice, you are eager to expand your clinical scope and contribute to the continued success of the clinic.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Associate Development Program: A structured yet flexible learning initiative with curated offerings from top clinicians and mentors where you will receive individualized learning & development plans, Priority access to free in-person learning & 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: Our 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: You will have opportunities for formal and structured mentorship with esteemed team members and colleagues and access to industry-leading experts in various 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.