Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist

19 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia Smart Orthodontics - South Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Dental Hygienist/Oral Health Therapist – Part Time

Are you an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional who loves creating beautiful smiles?

This is a unique opportunity to join Smart Orthodontics, one of South Australia's most established and trusted orthodontic practices. With over 60 years of experience and a reputation for excellence, we proudly deliver specialist orthodontic care across Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Our friendly and skilled team works together to provide the most advanced orthodontic care in a supportive and professional environment. We value our people, we value our patients, and we value work-life balance, with no late nights or weekends and a workplace culture that is both positive and rewarding.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Oral Health Therapist or Dental Hygienist (AHPRA registered) to join our Gawler team on a permanent part-time basis, 2 days per week. You will work closely with our Orthodontist and experienced support team to provide outstanding patient care, assist in all aspects of orthodontic treatment, and help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for our patients throughout their orthodontic journey.

Key Responsibilities

·      Provide clinical orthodontic care alongside our orthodontists

·      Bonding and removal of orthodontic appliances

·      Fitting and monitoring of retention appliances

·      Removal of cement and resin

·      Taking X-rays, orthodontic records, and clinical photography

·      Performing intraoral scans

·      Aligner scanning and attachment placement

·      Patient education and oral hygiene instruction

·      Accurate and detailed record keeping

·      Adhering to strict infection control and sterilisation protocols

·      Contributing to a collaborative, professional, and friendly team culture

About You

·      Fully qualified and AHPRA registered as an OHT or Dental Hygienist

·      Previous orthodontic experience is an advantage but not essential

·      Skilled in intraoral scanning and photography, or keen to learn

·      Motivated, caring, and enthusiastic about patient care

·      A team player with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills

·      Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with initiative

·      Licensed to take OPG radiographs

What We Offer

·      Work in a modern and well-equipped specialist practice

·      A stable, permanent part-time role with variety and flexibility

·      Supportive and fun team who take pride in what we do

·      No late nights or weekends

·      On-site car parking

·      Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about Orthodontics and looking for a rewarding long-term role where your skills and enthusiasm will be valued, we'd love to hear from you

Please send your cover letter and resume to Brielle at  If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out for a confidential chat.

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