Oral Health Therapist

Quality Dental Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

CAD/CAM tech

CBCT imaging

Digital scanning

Team environment

Career progression

Latest tech

Job summary

Quality Dental Care in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Oral Health Therapist to join our growing team. You will work closely with our Principle Dentist, receive mentoring, and help deliver high-quality preventive and therapeutic care to patients of all ages.

Our modern practice boasts in-house CAD/CAM, CBCT and digital scanning, a supportive, team-focused culture, and clear career paths as we expand.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Oral Health or Dental Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Oral Health Therapist.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic oral health care.
• Conduct restorative treatments for adults and children as needed.
• Perform comprehensive oral health assessments and radiographs.
• Support ongoing maintenance therapy and periodontics as applicable.
• Collaborate with dentists and team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Oral Health/Dental Therapy degree

Tools

CAD/CAM

CBCT

Digital scanning

Job description

Are you a passionate Oral Health Therapist looking for a role where you're truly valued? At Quality Dental Care, we're a modern practice with a close-knit team who genuinely love what we do - and we'd love to find the right person to grow with us!

About Us

At Quality Dental Care, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and the growth of our people. Our modern, fully equipped practice reflects our drive to stay at the forefront of dental technology, offering an environment and calibre of training that is genuinely hard to find elsewhere.

What truly makes QDC special, though, is the people. We are a practice built on trust, care, and community. We are a team who look out for one another, celebrate wins, and take deep pride in the exceptional care we deliver each and every day.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a motivated and caring Oral Health Therapist to join our growing team. Attitude and culture fit are first and foremost, therefore we are happy to consider experienced or more junior OHT’s or recent graduates, as we are flexible for the right candidate!

You will work alongside our Principle Dentist where you will be mentored and supported, as we work together to achieve our goal of providing quality patient care.

• Providing high-quality preventive and therapeutic oral health care
• Conducting full restorative treatments on both adults and children, including fillings (adult scope desirable but not essential)
• Conducting comprehensive oral health assessments, including periodontal charting and risk assessment
• Scaling, root planning and periodontal debridement, and ongoing maintenance therapy
• Administering local anaesthesia
• Conducting preventive care — fluoride application, scaling and cleaning, fissure sealants, and oral hygiene and dietary education
• Taking and interpreting radiographs
• Treating paediatric patients including stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies and deciduous extractions
• Working alongside our dentists and referring complex cases on
• Collaborating with our highly skilled team of dentists and dental assistants to deliver exceptional care for our patients

About You

• Formal qualifications in Oral Health or Dental Therapy
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Oral Health Therapist
• Current First Aid certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Commitment to providing a warm, high-quality, patient-centred care
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Reliability and a genuine passion for oral health

What We Offer

• Mentoring and ongoing clinical development opportunities
• The latest dental technology including in-house CAD/CAM, CBCT and digital scanning
• A team who work collaboratively in a supportive, friendly environment
• Career path options as we continue to grow and expand
• Access to the latest technology and innovation in the industry
• Mentoring provided, as required
• A fun and caring work environment where our people come first
• Above award rates
• A practice that genuinely cares about its patients and its people

If you would like to reach out for a confidential chat, please call Tahnee on 0402 907 *** or email ******@qualitydentalcare.com.au.