Job Description
Key responsibilities
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Chairside assisting for orthodontic and periodontal procedures
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Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining excellent infection control standards
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Sterilisation and instrument processing
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Taking and assisting with clinical photographs, scans and records
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Preparing patients for treatment and ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for
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Assisting with orthodontic procedures, including braces, aligner treatment and more
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Assisting with periodontal and surgical procedures
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Helping ensure the practice runs smoothly and efficiently
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Providing a warm, professional and positive experience for patients
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About you
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Friendly, caring and confident with patients
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Reliable, organised and proactive
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A strong team player with a positive attitude
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Comfortable working in a busy, growing practice
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Able to adapt and learn new systems and clinical workflows
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Interested in developing skills across both orthodontics and periodontics
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Committed to high standards of patient care and attention to detail
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Previous dental assisting experience is preferred
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Experience in orthodontics or periodontics would be highly regarded
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About us
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ACT Ortho and ACT Perio are growing specialist practices based in Deakin, providing high-quality specialist care in a welcoming, professional and supportive workplace. We offer a modern specialist practice environment with variety across both orthodontics and periodontics, training and opportunities to develop new skills, a supportive and cooperative team, and a workplace focused on high-quality care, teamwork and creating a positive patient experience.
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A modern specialist practice environment in Deakin
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Variety across both orthodontics and periodontics
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Training and opportunities to develop new skills
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A supportive and collaborative team
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The opportunity to be part of the growth of ACT Ortho
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A workplace focused on high-quality care, teamwork and creating a positive patient experience

📌 Dental Assistant (Canberra)
🏢 ACT Orthodontics
📍 Canberra