Prosthodontist

Regent Perio&Implant PTY Ltd

ABN: 50655863951

We are a dental specialist services centre located in Wollongong NSW, due to the growth of our business, we are looking for a full-time prosthodontist to join us.

Job Summary: A prosthodontist is a dental specialist responsible for diagnosing, planning, and providing advanced dental prosthetic treatments to improve a patient's oral health and appearance. They work with patients to create custom dental prostheses, such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants, to restore function and aesthetics to the mouth.

Key Responsibilities:
Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis: Conduct thorough dental examinations to assess the condition of a patient's oral health.

Diagnose dental issues and discuss treatment options with patients.

Create individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs.

Prosthodontic Procedures: Design, fabricate, and fit dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, complete and partial dentures, and dental implants.

Work with dental laboratories to create custom prosthetic appliances to restore or replace missing teeth.

Ensure a precise fit and natural appearance of dental prostheses.

Cosmetic Dentistry: Improve the aesthetics of a patient's smile by providing cosmetic procedures like veneers, teeth whitening, and smile makeovers.

Oral Rehabilitation: Assist patients with complex oral rehabilitation, including full-mouth reconstructions and cases involving multiple dental issues.

Treatment Planning: Collaborate with other dental specialists and healthcare professionals, such as oral surgeons, orthodontists, and periodontists, to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans for patients.

Educate Patients: Educate patients on proper oral care, maintenance of dental prostheses, and the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.

Research and Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in prosthodontics through continuing education and research.

Incorporate new techniques and materials into practice as needed.

Record Keeping: Maintain detailed patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes to ensure accurate documentation and treatment continuity.

Compliance and Ethics: Adhere to ethical and legal standards in patient care, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and billing practices.

Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, explaining treatment options, procedures, and expected outcomes in a clear and compassionate manner.

Key requirements:
1. AHPRA- registration as a specialist prosthodontist in Australia with no conditions;
2. Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in Australia.

**Salary**: at least AUD150,000 plus super

**Salary**: $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Wollongong, NSW 2500 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Wollongong, NSW 2500: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/02/2024