Dental prosthetist

2 weeks ago


Caboolture QLD, Australia SMILE AGAIN Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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