Parkside Dental is seeking a dedicated and skilledOral Health Therapistto join our team in Dubbo, NSW.
This is afull or part-time position, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality preventative and therapeutic dental care to our diverse patient base.
As an Oral Health Therapist, you will be at the forefront of patient education and clinical treatment, contributing significantly to our mission of improving oral health outcomes across the Dubbo community.
What you'll be doing
Providing all aspects of preventative dentistry with a large focus on dental hygiene
Educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, diet and lifestyle factors affecting dental health
Assessing patients' oral health status and identifying potential concerns for referral to the dentist and periodontist
Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with legal and professional standards
Contributing to a welcoming and professional environment for patients and staff members
Working collaboratively with dentists, hygienists and periodontist to deliver comprehensive patient care
What we're looking for
A Current AHPRA registration and working rights in Australia
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Strong clinical skills and attention to detail in delivering preventative dental care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to educate patients effectively
Proficiency in digital dental software (exact) and radiography systems
Demonstrated commitment to infection control and workplace health and safety protocols
A patient-centred approach with genuine empathy and care
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative dental team
Qualified approach to time management and organisational skills
A willingness to work in the best interests of the patients and to focus on positive patient outcomes.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an Oral Health Therapist in Australia
What we offer




Parkside Dental is committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our team members.
We offer:
Competitive commission working under a Service Facility Agreement
A supportive and collaborative working environment within a brand new modern purpose built facility due to open in early ****
Access to contemporary dental equipment and technology including EMS airflow, the wand and CBCT
Access to years of dental experience/mentoring, working alongside the owner of the clinic who is also a hygienist and visiting Periodontist (Professor Axel Spahr) and Maxillofacial surgeon
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
A commitment to staff wellbeing and a positive workplace culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the oral health of our community
About the area
Dubbo is located in Central New South Wales, 400km North West of Sydney.
It is well connected with regular flights to major cities including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The town has a population of 40,000 people, however services a population of 200,000 people with a breadth and diversity of health, education, retail and professional services.
Dubbo has all of the services (twenty schools, a university, hospitals, sporting facilities) of its city counter parts with the benefit of quiet and less expensive country living.
Dubbo is a very affordable place to relocate with a medium house price of $550,000.
A shortage of dentists (6,000 patients per dentist, compared to Sydney **** patients per dentist) ensures you will never be without work.
About the practice
The practice has been established for over 50 years (with over 10,000 patients on our books), having a solid focus on preventative dentistry with a loyal and motivated patient base.
You will be working as part of a well-structured team consisting of a Dental Hygienist (Orofacial Myologist), Dentists and visiting Specialists.
The practice is paperless (Exact) and uses technology to achieve optimal results for our patients, including digital x-rays, intra oral scanner/camera, rotary endo, OPG/CEPH/CBCT and Cerec.
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📌 Oral Health Therapist (Dubbo)
🏢 Parkside Dental
📍 Dubbo