Dental Therapist at Zoom 36 Dental Clinic

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our dental therapy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine scaling and polishing, place and replace fillings, and administer local anesthetics
• Apply sealants and fluoride treatments to help prevent tooth decay
• Place temporary fillings, re-cement crowns, and fit pre-formed crowns on primary (baby) teeth
• Take dental X-rays and perform dental examinations to assess oral health
• Extract deciduous (baby) teeth
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and proper care of teeth and gums
• Maintain accurate patient records and dental history

Core Competencies

• Routine treatments and preventative care
• Restorative dental work
• Diagnostic and radiographic skills
• Patient communication and education
• Record keeping and documentation