Associate Dentist

Why This Role Matters

Associate Dentists play a key role in delivering comprehensive dental care while supporting the growth of modern dental practices. In multidisciplinary healthcare environments, dentists benefit from steady patient referrals, access to advanced technologies, and opportunities to develop specialized skills such as implants, aligners, and cosmetic dentistry.

Job Description

Arch Talent is recruiting an Associate Dentist for an established private dental practice located in the Berkeley / Warrawong area near Wollongong, New South Wales. The role offers the opportunity to take over an existing patient base while working in a multidisciplinary health centre with strong referral networks and modern dental facilities.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Associate Dentist
• Company: Arch Talent
• Location: Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast, New South Wales, Australia
• Industry: Dental / Healthcare & Medical
• Employment Type: Full-Time (3–5 days per week)
• Salary: 40% commission

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental examinations and treatments
• Diagnose dental conditions and develop personalized treatment plans
• Provide a range of general and advanced dental procedures
• Maintain detailed patient records and clinical documentation
• Collaborate with visiting specialists and the principal dentist
• Deliver patient-focused dental care in a professional clinical environment
• Utilize modern dental technologies for diagnostics and treatment

Required Qualification

• Registered Dentist with valid registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Important Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of private practice experience in Australia
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ethical, collaborative, and motivated approach to patient care
• Experience in implants, clear aligners, or orthodontics is advantageous

What We Offer

• 40% commission with strong earning potential
• Immediate access to an established patient base
• Internal referrals from a busy GP clinic seeing 200+ patients daily
• Modern facilities including CBCT, CEREC, intraoral scanners, and in-house lab
• Support from visiting prosthodontists and experienced principal dentists
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture
• Convenient location with on-site parking, pharmacy, and café

Experience and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in private dental practice
• Skills in general and advanced dentistry
• Experience with CEREC and digital dentistry technologies
• Patient consultation and treatment planning skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Company Overview

Arch Talent is a healthcare recruitment company specializing in connecting dental professionals with high-quality private practices across Australia. The practice involved in this role is a modern five-chair dental clinic within a multidisciplinary healthcare hub that includes a GP clinic, pharmacy, and other healthcare services, creating strong referral opportunities.

FAQs

1. What experience is required for this role?
   Candidates must have at least 3 years of private dental practice experience in Australia.

2. What is the salary structure?
   The position offers a 40% commission with high earning potential.

3. Is the patient base already established?
   Yes, the successful candidate will take over the patient base of an outgoing associate.

4. What technologies are available in the clinic?
   The clinic uses CBCT, CEREC systems, intraoral scanners, and an in-house dental lab.

Application Tips

• Highlight your AHPRA registration and Australian clinical experience
• Mention experience with implants, aligners, or orthodontics if applicable
• Emphasize communication skills and patient care approach
• Showcase experience using digital dental technologies