Dental Prosthetist

2 weeks ago


Caboolture, Australia Smile Again Full time

**Position Overview**

Smile Again Clinic is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate **Dental Prosthetist** to join our team

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct oral examinations and assess patients’ dental and oral health needs related to prosthetic treatment.
- Design, construct, and fit complete and partial dentures, immediate dentures, and overdentures.
- Provide chairside adjustments, relines, and repairs of existing dentures.
- Take impressions, jaw registrations, and shade selections for prosthetic appliances.
- Educate patients on the use, care, and maintenance of dentures and oral appliances.
- Provide removable mouthguards, whitening trays, and other oral devices as required.
- Refer patients to dentists or medical professionals for conditions outside the prosthetist’s scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment plans in compliance with AHPRA and ADA regulations.
- Ensure infection control, sterilisation, and clinical safety standards are upheld.
- Stay updated with continuing professional development (CPD) and emerging dental prosthetic technologies.

**Skills & Attributes**
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and patient care skills.
- Problem-solving ability with a focus on patient comfort and function.
- Knowledge of dental anatomy, materials, and laboratory techniques.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary dental team.

**Qualifications & Requirements**
- Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (or equivalent, recognised by AHPRA)
- Professional indemnity insurance.
- CPR and first aid certification (preferred).

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct oral examinations and assess patients’ dental and oral health needs related to prosthetic treatment.
- Design, construct, and fit complete and partial dentures, immediate dentures, and overdentures.
- Provide chairside adjustments, relines, and repairs of existing dentures.
- Take impressions, jaw registrations, and shade selections for prosthetic appliances.
- Educate patients on the use, care, and maintenance of dentures and oral appliances.
- Provide removable mouthguards, whitening trays, and other oral devices as required.
- Refer patients to dentists or medical professionals for conditions outside the prosthetist’s scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment plans in compliance with AHPRA and ADA regulations.
- Ensure infection control, sterilisation, and clinical safety standards are upheld.
- Stay updated with continuing professional development (CPD) and emerging dental prosthetic technologies.

**Skills & Attributes**
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and patient care skills.
- Problem-solving ability with a focus on patient comfort and function.
- Knowledge of dental anatomy, materials, and laboratory techniques.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary dental team.

**Qualifications & Requirements**
- Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (or equivalent, recognised by AHPRA).
- Current registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
- Professional indemnity insurance.
- CPR and first aid certification.
- Minimum 2 Years of Experience in clinical and laboratory settings.

If you’re ready to make a difference in patients’ lives and be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person