Job Description
Embrace Orthodontists is an expanding specialist orthodontic practice with three locations across Canberra — Belconnen, Manuka and Gungahlin.
We are looking for a passionate, motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our growing team on a full-time basis.
This is a unique opportunity for a Hygienist who is interested in the clinical side of orthodontics.
You will work closely with our orthodontists and clinical team, and you generally will have an assigned Dental Assistant to support you during your clinical sessions, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care.
About the role
The role will involve a combination of orthodontic, patient education, clinical assisting and orthodontic record taking.
You will work closely with our orthodontists and clinical team and play an important role throughout our patients' orthodontic journeys.
Key responsibilities
Assist the orthodontist during procedures such as:
Bonding and debonding (brackets and aligner attachments)
Fitting separators and bands
Placement of auxiliaries (e.g., elastics, hooks, powerchain)
Take orthodontic records including:
Clinical photographs




Cephalometric and panoramic radiographs (if qualified CBCT).
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
About you
Qualified and registered as a Dental Hygienist in Australia
Interested in working specifically within orthodontics
Confident working with children, teenagers and adults
Friendly, empathetic and able to build strong relationships with patients
Comfortable providing clear oral hygiene education and instructions
Organised, reliable and attentive to detail
Able to work efficiently in a busy clinical setting
A strong team player who enjoys working closely with orthodontists and other clinical staff
Previous orthodontic experience is highly recommended
Above Award wages
Full-time position
Join a growing specialist orthodontic practice
Work across three Canberra locations
Supportive and friendly clinical team
Opportunity to develop your orthodontic clinical skills
Work closely with experienced orthodontists
Modern digital orthodontic workflows and technology

📌 Dental Hygienist (Canberra)
🏢 Embrace Orthodontists
📍 Canberra