Dental Hygienist/Oral Health Therapist (OHT) Position
We’re searching for an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist/OHT to join our tight-knit, growing team. Could you be our next Dental Hygienist/OHT?
The role is a key position within our practice. You’ll be helping to provide exceptional customer experiences and helping keep our beautiful smiles healthy on a daily basis. Within the scope of the role are Cleans, Perio Debridement, Teeth Whitening, Diet Counselling, Decay Management Plans, Impressions and Scans, Taking Radiographs Intraoral and Extraoral. OHT Scope is available for Childrens Dentistry within your skillset. Here at Brisbane Smiles, we strive to provide incredible patient experiences and market-leading service.
our philosophy
About Brisbane Smiles
Brisbane Smiles has been providing the best dental experiences to patients for 75 years!
At Brisbane Smiles, we pride ourselves on our core values — Consistency, Growth, Team, Passionate, Excellence, People-First.
As an Ahpra registered provider you will be responsible for providing dental care to patients. Brisbane Smiles has a large team, advanced technology and dental laboratory services onsite. We’re conveniently located in Toowong, 4km from the CBD.
Role Details
This role includes, within your scope — patient treatment, exceptional customer service, adhering to practice policies, maintaining equipment and stock, working as part of a team and upholding practice core values.
- Clinical hours available 8:00am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am-4:30pm Fridays
- Working within a team of General Dentists/OHT/Hygienist/Prosthetist/Dental Technicians
- Mentorship available to expand your skillset
- Applicant must be open to learning and working within a team
- Learn digital workflows
- Inner-city location in Toowong
Technology Available: As a Dental Hygienist/OHT at Brisbane Smiles, you will have access to leading technology and processes.
- Surgery set up with Belmont knee-break chairs, IO Camera and X-Rays
- Computers with three monitors: assistant-side touchscreen, patient upright touchscreen, ceiling monitor
- Digital X-Ray Sensors – wired instant images
- Planmeca Promax Proface OPG CBCT
- 3-shape Trios 3 Scanners
- Prepstart Air Abrasion
- EMS Airflow, Satelec Scalers, Electrosurg, Implant Center 2 with Piezosurg and Kavo EXPERTsurg Implant Motor
- Nikon DSLR Cameras with Consult room for studio photography
- Dedicated consultation rooms
- Full-Service Dental Laboratory with Experienced Dental Technicians
Who We’re Looking For
We’re searching for a Dental Hygienist/OHT who:
- Displays our core values
- Is passionate about providing the best dental experience to patients
- Is ready to work in a high-performing team environment
Requirements: University Qualification in Dental Hygiene or Oral Health Therapy and current AHPRA registration as a Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist (OHT)
What We Offer
Joining the team at Brisbane Smiles can give you career stability and opportunity to grow. Brisbane Smiles has specialised roles which are various, challenging and meaningful. Packages are backed with Competitive Pay and position-tailored incentive plans offered for long-term team members.
Here at Brisbane Smiles, we’re focused on providing the best dental experience by fostering a skilled and passionate team. Our Vision is to provide Brisbane’s No.1 patient experience and create stunning smiles. With a large team of over 35, the practice has a strong team culture of respect and support.
Privately owned and run practice with 75 years of history and a great team culture.
Brisbane Smiles has been located in Toowong and St Lucia for 75 years and is a large practice with single family owner.
Services, technology and facilities that allow you to focus on providing the best experience for your patients
Our in-house Dental Laboratory, modern operatories and support staff allow you to focus on providing the best dental experience to your patients.
A tight-knit and friendly team culture.
We pride ourselves on our close-knit, friendly and supportive work culture. We frequently hold team events, celebrations and all-staff monthly meetings. Here at Brisbane Smiles, we celebrate the wins of our team members and work to uplift and support one another.
Established patient base with high flow of new patients.
We have serviced our patient base for 75 years and have an outstanding reputation for advanced aesthetic procedures. This generates a high flow of existing and new patients for extensive general and cosmetic dental procedures. Based upon high-quality routine dental care through 6-monthly recall appointments.
Advanced technology and laboratory technical services.
We use both digital and traditional workflows to ensure the best patient and staff experiences. Additionally, our in-house dental laboratory provides you with access to a higher level of dental technical services.
Great staff benefits and a work-life balance.
The majority of our Brisbane Smiles Team work a 38-hour, 4 day week with rewarding remuneration packages. The practice hours are weekdays excluding public holidays with no late nights. We have an in-house Dental Laboratory, with personal Dental Technicians who work with each Dentist.
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Submit Your Application
If this role looks exciting to you, please get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.
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