Dental Therapist, School Dental Service

HPB Health Promotion Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Promotion Board in Singapore is seeking a Diploma in Oral Health holder to join the School Dental Service. You will perform dental examinations, provide clinical care including cleaning and restorations, and deliver educational talks to school children.

You will also manage the mobile dental clinic and maintain pupils' clinical records. The role requires strong communication with children, parents, and school staff, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Oral Health, registered with the Singapore Dental Council.
• Proficiency in clinical skills.
• Effective social and communication skills.
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to establish close rapport with children, parents and school staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• IT knowledge will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental examinations and diagnoses, educational talks, and manage the mobile dental clinic.
• Perform cleaning, scaling and polishing; apply fissure sealants; restorations of primary and permanent teeth; and extractions of primary teeth under local anaesthetic.
• Track and update pupils' clinical records and uphold standards of customer service.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

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:

• Proficiency in clinical skills
• Effective social and communication skills
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to establish close rapport with children, parents and school staff
• 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.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore. Log on and take your first step towards a career that matters! http://jobs.careers.gov.sg