Oral Health Therapist

National Dental Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Dental Care in Sydney, NSW is seeking an Oral Health Therapist to deliver preventive, periodontal and restorative care within their clinical scope. You will educate patients and work closely with Dentists, Hygienists and the practice team to ensure patient-centred care aligned with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include preventive and periodontal treatment, restorative care where qualified, radiography, documentation accuracy, and evidence-based patient education.

Qualifications

• Current (or eligible) AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist
• Qualification in Oral Health Therapy (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience providing preventive and periodontal care
• Current radiation licence (as applicable by state/territory)
• Experience in private practice or multidisciplinary settings
• Restorative scope (adult or paediatric, depending on qualification)
• Experience with Dental4Windows (D4W) or similar practice software
• Experience in patient education or community oral health programs
• Strong clinical knowledge within OHT scope of practice
• Excellent communication and patient-engagement skills
• Ability to educate and motivate diverse patient groups
• Strong attention to detail and clinical documentation accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal treatment within scope of practice
• Deliver restorative care where qualified
• Conduct oral health assessments and develop care plans
• Apply fluoride, fissure sealants and preventive therapies
• Take radiographs in accordance with licensing requirements
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive behaviours
• Support behaviour-change and self-management strategies
• Deliver age-appropriate oral health education to children and families
• Collaborate with Dentists on shared-care treatment planning
• Participate in daily huddles and clinical communication
• Follow infection control and safety standards
• Contribute to quality improvement and CPD

Skills

Warm & patient-centered

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Detail-oriented

Education

OHT qualification

AHPRA registration

Tools

Dental4Windows (D4W)

Job description

• Department: Oral Health Therapist

Company Description

At National Dental Care (NDC), our mission is simple — to Make Australia Smile. Guided by our vision to be the first choice for both dental professionals and patients, we’re passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while creating workplaces where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Established in 2013, NDC has grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most trusted dental service providers, with a nationwide network of 111 modern practices — and growing. Our strength lies in our people, our collaborative culture, and our commitment to continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

Job Description

We are seeking an Oral Health Therapist who is is responsible for delivering high-quality preventive, periodontal and restorative care within their clinical scope, while supporting patient education and oral health promotion. The role works collaboratively with Dentists, Hygienists and the wider practice team to deliver safe, patient-centred care in line with Australian professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

How You’ll Make a Difference
Clinical Care

• Provide preventive and periodontal treatment, including scaling, polishing and periodontal maintenance
• Deliver restorative care within scope of practice (where qualified)
• Conduct oral health assessments and develop patient-centred care plans
• Provide paediatric oral health care and preventive services
• Apply fluoride, fissure sealants and preventive therapies
• Take radiographs in accordance with licencing requirements
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, risk factors and preventive behaviours
• Support behaviour-change and self-management strategies
• Deliver age-appropriate oral health education to children and families
• Promote prevention-focused dentistry across the practice
• Work closely with Dentists on shared-care treatment planning
• Participate in daily huddles and clinical communication
• Contribute to a safe, respectful and supportive team environment
• Follow infection control, WHS, radiation safety and clinical governance standards
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing professional development

Qualifications

About You

• Warm, supportive and patient-centred
• Passionate about prevention and lifelong oral health
• Calm, adaptable and professional
• Collaborative and team-focused
• Ethical, responsible and committed to continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Current (or eligible) AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist
• Qualification in Oral Health Therapy (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience providing preventive and periodontal care
• Current radiation licence (as applicable by state/territory)
• Experience in private practice or multidisciplinary settings
• Restorative scope (adult or paediatric, depending on qualification)
• Experience with Dental4Windows (D4W) or similar practice software
• Experience in patient education or community oral health programs
• Strong clinical knowledge within OHT scope of practice
• Excellent communication and patient-engagement skills
• Ability to educate and motivate diverse patient groups
• Strong attention to detail and clinical documentation accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Personal Qualities

• Warm, supportive and patient-centred
• Passionate about prevention and lifelong oral health
• Calm, adaptable and professional
• Collaborative and team-focused
• Ethical, responsible and committed to continuous improvement
  

Additional Information

Experience at least 2 years - OHT or Hygienist

We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.