Oral Health Therapist / Hygienist

A1 Dental is looking for a STELLAR Oral Health Therapist / Hygienist!
You will be our Dentists valuable right hand and pioneer of our patients smile journeys! If you are an OHT with a passionate attitude who appreciates working collaboratively, believes in respectful communication and is in love with lifetime learning, you’ve found your practice!
This opportunity is Full-Time and will see you work at both A1 Dental Practices over your five-day week - Monday to Friday. Mondays are designated solely to orthodontic patients; the rest of the week is Hygiene and management of orthodontic emergencies as they arise.
The position involves assisting the Dentist with orthodontic procedures such as banding, bonding, appliance fitting, wire changing, debanding, Cerec scanning, clear aligner treatment, Dental Monitoring, virtual appointments, 3D printing. We are a high-tech practice providing the latest services to patients including digital scanning, Dental Monitoring, and lingual orthodontics.
What you will deliver
You’ll have well-rounded Hygienist / OHT skills & exceptional clinical capability
Efficiently deliver high quality treatment including fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, radiography and routine orthodontic care for adults and children
Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records
Enjoy working in a team environment, reporting, and liaising with the Dentist as required.
Adhere to practice infection control protocols
Adopt the practice treatment philosophy
What we like about you
Be a qualified dental therapist and/or dental hygienist and/or Oral Health Therapist with current AHPRA registration (no restrictions) and have the required formal orthodontic training
You understand people and the different needs they encompass
Your skills are of a high standard, and you understand your limits
Foundationally you educate that Oral Health can affect a patient’s overall systemic health.
Have a motivated attitude with excellent communication skills
Have a high attention to detail
Provide outstanding service and care to patients
Be confident working with both children and adults alike
Have a warm and friendly personality
Be able to keep pace in the speedy ortho world
Be a great team member effectively communicating and assisting in the training of Dental Assistants to meet your needs
Be computer literate and confident using digital orthodontic program
What we offer at A1 Dental
You’ll receive assistance from a high-performance support team;
We're a team and your professional involvement and contributions are highly sought
We're a reputable established practice with a team who genuinely love what they do; And
You will get the mentorship and team support you need to ensure you can work on what you love effectively
Wellness days and wellbeing initiatives
Reward and recognition
Employee benefits program
CPD Opportunities
Competitive rate of pay
We invest in our people and their careers - we love helping and watching our people grow!