Dental Therapist, School Dental Service

Health Promotion Board - HPB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Promotion Board (HPB) Singapore is hiring for the School Dental Service. You will conduct dental examinations and provide care to school-going children within a mobile clinic setting, helping shape healthier smiles across the community.

The role emphasizes clinical proficiency, communication with children and parents, and maintaining accurate patient records, with a two-year contract to start, offering opportunities for renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Oral Health registered with the Singapore Dental Council.
• Strong clinical skills in dental examinations, restorations, and patient care.
• Excellent communication and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work with children, parents and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental examinations and diagnosis for school children.
• Conduct educational talks and manage the mobile dental clinic.
• Track pupils' clinical records and uphold service standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Rapport with children

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Oral Health

Job description

[What the role is]

Looking for a job that actually makes a difference?
Join us at the Forefront of Shaping Healthier Lives

The Health Promotion Board's vision is to make Singapore a nation of healthier people. Come be a part of this journey if you're passionate about creating boundary-pushing work that drives behavioral change.

You will be a part of HPB's School Dental Service, which strives to provide oral health care services to school-going children to ensure good oral health and dental fitness.

[What you will be working on]

As a key member of the School Dental Service team, you will be setting a foundation for oral health in school-going children by providing dental examinations and diagnosis, educational talks and managing the mobile dental clinic.

You'll also be focusing on the cleaning, scaling and polishing of teeth, application of fissure sealants, restorations of permanent and primary teeth and extractions of primary teeth under local anesthetic.

And last but not the least, you'll be in charge of tracking and updating pupils' clinical records and setting the standards of customer service.

[What we are looking for]

Join us if you are a dynamic and self-motivated individual with a Diploma in Oral Health that can be registered with the Singapore Dental Council. You should also possess:

• a) Proficiency in clinical skills
• b) Effective social and communication skills
• c) Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
• d) Ability to establish close rapport with children, parents and school staff
• e) Ability to work independently and in a team

In addition, having relevant knowledge in IT applications and skills will be an added advantage.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for emplacement/renewal subject to meeting criteria.