Associate Dentist

Why This Role Matters

Associate Dentists play a vital role in delivering high-quality oral healthcare, diagnosing dental conditions, and providing preventive and restorative treatments. Their expertise ensures patients receive effective care while maintaining long-term oral health and confidence.

Job Description

Bupa Dental is seeking an Associate Dentist to join its modern dental practice at Bupa Dental Pelican Waters. This 4-chair clinic is experiencing strong patient demand and offers an excellent opportunity for dentists to provide comprehensive dental services while working in a supportive clinical environment.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Associate Dentist
• Company: Bupa Dental
• Location: Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia
• Practice Type: 4-chair dental clinic
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: 4–5 days per week (Monday to Saturday)
• Minimum Hours: 32 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental examinations and diagnose oral health conditions
• Provide general, preventive, and restorative dental treatments
• Perform procedures such as extractions and cosmetic dentistry treatments
• Educate patients about oral hygiene and preventive dental care
• Collaborate with dental assistants and hygienists to ensure efficient patient care
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Follow clinical protocols and maintain high standards of dental care

Required Qualification

• Degree in Dentistry (BDS or equivalent dental qualification)

Important Requirements

• Strong experience in general dentistry and preventive care
• Skills in extractions and cosmetic dentistry procedures
• Implant dentistry experience is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to provide patient-focused dental care
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills

What We Offer

• Near-full appointment schedules with strong patient demand
• Access to modern dental technology including CBCT, intraoral cameras, iTero scanners, and digital X-rays
• Clinical autonomy with administrative support from the practice team
• Opportunity to work with a loyal patient base under the Bupa Members First Ultimate network
• Diverse patient base including private patients, health fund members, and government programs

Experience and Skills

• General dentistry procedures and preventive dental care
• Cosmetic dentistry and restorative treatments
• Tooth extractions and treatment planning
• Patient consultation and oral health education
• Clinical documentation and dental record management

Salary Insights

• Salary details were not specified in the listing
• Compensation may vary depending on experience, performance, and treatment volume

Company Overview

Bupa Dental is part of the global healthcare organization Bupa, serving over one million dental patients annually. The organization focuses on empowering clinicians with modern technology, strong patient networks, and supportive administrative systems to deliver exceptional dental care.

FAQs

1. What is the work schedule for this role?
   The dentist is expected to work 4–5 days per week with a minimum of 32 hours.

2. Is implant dentistry experience required?
   Implant experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

3. What facilities are available in the clinic?
   The clinic is equipped with CBCT, intraoral cameras, iTero scanners, and digital X-rays.

4. Where is the clinic located?
   The clinic is located in Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Application Tips

• Highlight your experience in general and cosmetic dentistry
• Mention any experience with implants or advanced dental technologies
• Include details of dental procedures you perform regularly
• Demonstrate strong patient care and communication skills
• Prepare examples of clinical cases or treatments handled in previous roles