ASSOCIATE DENTIST – SCOTIA DENTAL | HALIFAX, NS
Build the Schedule that Aligns | Best in Class Systems & Mentorship
The Opportunity
Scotia Dental is a well-established, people centric, family practice in the heart of Halifax, NS. This is a part-time, Thursday - Saturday role with a dedicated team, a great schedule, and a clinical scope that will genuinely challenge and grow you — from bread-and-butter dentistry all the way to implants, advanced endo, and Invisalign. What makes this opportunity truly rare is who you'd be working alongside.
Meet Dr. Mary-Anne MacDonald
Dr. Mary-Anne MacDonald is a Halifax native with 20 years of experience building one of the city's most respected practices. She has completed advanced studies at the Dawson Center, the Las Vegas Institute, and earned her Diplomate designation from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She practices with a whole-human philosophy — with a deep commitment to evidence-based care, restoring function, and creating great, long-term outcomes.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. MacDonald is a Clinical Director of Operations, lead instructor, and co-creator of the Jumpstart Study Club and the New Dentist Study Club — programs that have helped launch the careers of dentists across Canada. She doesn't just practice dentistry. She elevates the people around her.
If you've ever wanted a mentor who has genuinely done it all, this is that opportunity.
Culture & Environment
Scotia Dental is built around a simple belief: science-backed, whole-human care leads to better outcomes — for patients and for the clinicians who treat them. The team is long-tenured, the philosophy is preventative and evidence-driven, and the energy in the clinic reflects a place where people are proud of the quality of care they deliver.
With seven hygienists, a strong online presence, and incredible new patient flow, the infrastructure is already working hard for you. You focus on the dentistry and bringing your best. Everything else is handled.
You're the Right Fit If…
You're a confident communicator who connects naturally with patients
You're inspired by innovation — you want to use technology, not avoid it
You're early in your career and hungry to grow under genuine mentorship
You bring warmth, professionalism, and a growth mindset to everything you do
About Halifax, NS
Halifax is one of Canada's most livable cities - and one of its most underrated. Ocean views, a thriving food scene, world-class universities, and a cost of living that makes building a real life genuinely achievable. For a dentist starting or resetting their career, there are few better places to do it.
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.
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.
