Locum Oral Health Therapist / Dental Hygienist

About the role

A well-established dental practice in Brisbane's inner suburbs, with three dentists and an Oral Health Therapist, is looking for an experienced Oral Health Therapist (OHT) or Dental Hygienist with adult scope to support its busy practice. This is a well-supported locum assignment with competitive hourly rates and consistent patient demand, starting as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene and preventive care services
• Perform scale and cleans, periodontal maintenance and gum disease management
• Conduct oral health assessments and provide tailored patient education
• Deliver fluoride treatments and other preventive procedures
• Provide restorative treatments and additional services where permitted by your professional scope
• Work with dentists and dental assistants to deliver patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical records and a high standard of infection control

Required profile

• Current AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Hygienist
• Adult scope of practice essential for Dental Hygienists
• Confidence in preventive, periodontal and general oral health services
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-focused approach
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative clinical environment
• Availability to start in November, ideally from Wednesday 11 November; initially Wed-Fri, potentially five days per week

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay, indicatively $70-$75 per hour for experienced OHTs
• Dedicated dental assistant support and an established patient base
• Work alongside three experienced dentists in a supportive Brisbane inner-suburb practice