Dental Technician

**EXCEPTIONAL DENTAL**

**Job Title**:Dental Technician

**Location**:Shop3, 7-11 Elkhorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

**ABN: 35 738 803 747**

**Job Type**:Full-Time

**Salary**:$75,000-80,000

**About Us**:
At Exceptional Dental, we’ve been committed to providing exceptional dental care with a personal touch for over 10 years. By using the latest technology, we ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. We’re currently seeking a passionate and skilled Dental Technician to join our team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Educate patients, families, and the community on effective oral health practices and preventative care strategies.
- Administer fluoride treatments and other solutions to strengthen teeth and reduce sensitivity.
- Perform professional teeth cleanings to remove plaque, stains, and tartar buildup.
- Take accurate impressions of patients’ mouths for custom dental appliances.
- Capture and process dental X-rays to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Administer local anaesthesia through infiltration and nerve block techniques (where qualified and authorized).
- Design and construct both full and partial dentures.
- Fabricate custom dental devices, including mouthguards, crowns, inlays, bridgework, and metal components.
- Repair, reline, and adjust existing dentures to ensure optimal fit and patient comfort.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Completion of an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma
- At least one year of related experience
- Solid understanding of dental materials, tools, and fabrication techniques.
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions with accuracy.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with dentists and other healthcare professionals.
- A commitment to high standards of hygiene, safety, and infection control.
- Attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
- Comfortable using modern dental lab technologies and dental software.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person