Oral Health Therapist

Green Valley Dental; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Valley Dental in Sydney is seeking an experienced Oral Health Therapist to join our team. You will provide preventive and routine clinical care for children and adults, including examinations, cleaning, scaling, fillings and X-rays.

Educating patients on oral hygiene and long-term dental health is essential. You will identify gum conditions, take X-rays, and refer complex cases to dentists or specialists. A patient-focused, team-oriented approach is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience preferred.
• Experience treating adult patients is an advantage.
• Familiarity with D4W dental software is an advantage.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Patient-focused preventive care approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine dental care to children, adolescents and young adults, including exams, cleaning, scaling and fillings.
• Take dental X-rays and apply fissure sealants and demineralizing agents.
• Educate and motivate patients to maintain good oral hygiene and long-term oral health.
• Identify complex dental conditions and refer patients to dentists, specialists or other healthcare providers when required.

Skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Preventive-focused care

Tools

D4W dental software

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Oral Health Therapist to join our team and provide patients with high-quality oral healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on preventive dentistry, excellent clinical skills, and a genuine commitment to promoting positive oral health habits and patient education.

Key responsibilities

Provide routine clinical dental care to children, adolescents and young adults, including examinations, diagnosis, cleaning, scaling, polishing, fillings and extractions under local anaesthetic, within the scope of practice

Assess and manage gum conditions across all age groups, including adults

Take dental X-rays and apply fissure sealants and demineralizing agents

Educate and motivate patients to maintain good oral hygiene and long-term oral health

Identify complex dental conditions and refer patients to dentists, specialists or other healthcare providers when required

About you

Excellent time management skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Confidence managing a busy appointment book

Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dental team

A patient-focused approach with a strong commitment to preventive care

A minimum of five years' experience is preferred

Experience treating adult patients is an advantage

Familiarity with D4W dental software is an advantage