Dental Assistant – Orthodontics & Myofunctional Care

Teeth and Company By Dr. Sajan; Victoria; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Worklink in Victoria, Australia seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures across general, orthodontic, and myofunctional therapy services. You will prepare patients, operatories, instruments and materials, while maintaining infection-control protocols.

You will assist with orthodontic care, manage records, take radiographs and scans, support treatment planning, and help maintain smooth clinic flow with a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) or equivalent credential.
• Completion of a recognized dental assisting program or on-the-job training.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a dental assistant in a practice.
• Experience assisting orthodontic and myofunctional therapy services.
• Orthodontic module completion or in progress.
• Myofunctional therapy training in progress or completed.
• Knowledge of dental assisting procedures and clinical protocols.
• Strong communication and patient-centered approach.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and organization.
• Ability to work in a busy clinic and collaborate with the dental team.
• General computer proficiency.
• Experience with ClearDent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support during general, orthodontic, and airway-focused procedures.
• Assist with orthodontic care and maintain records; perform archwire changes and retie duties as authorized.
• Support myofunctional therapy services including patient education and documentation.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments; follow infection-control protocols.
• Take digital radiographs, intraoral scans, and clinical photographs.
• Perform preventive and intraoral procedures such as polishing, fluoride, and sealants.
• Assist with treatment planning by organizing records and tracking progress.
• Maintain patient records and support scheduling, supplies, and clinic flow.
• Provide warm, professional patient communication and oral-health education.
• Collaborate with the dentist and team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Licensed Dental Assistant

Strong communication

Patient-centered

Reliability & organization

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Dental assisting certificate/ diploma

Orthodontic module or pursuing

Myofunctional therapy training pursuing

Tools

ClearDent

Job description

Worklink in Victoria, Australia seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures across general, orthodontic, and myofunctional therapy services. You will prepare patients, operatories, instruments and materials, while maintaining infection-control protocols.

You will assist with orthodontic care, manage records, take radiographs and scans, support treatment planning, and help maintain smooth clinic flow with a patient-centered approach.