Dentist

Why This Role Matters

The Dentist at doM Dental Care plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-focused dental services to the South Hobart community. This position supports comprehensive oral healthcare by diagnosing conditions, providing restorative and preventive treatments, and promoting long-term oral wellbeing. As part of a professional clinical team, the Dentist contributes to maintaining high treatment standards, ethical practice, and positive patient experiences within a modern dental environment.

Job Description

The Dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat a wide range of dental conditions while developing personalised treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. The role includes performing general dentistry procedures such as restorations, crowns, bridges, extractions, and root canal treatments, as well as providing preventive care and oral health education. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation, ensuring infection control compliance, and collaborating with support staff to deliver efficient and high-quality dental services.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Dentist
• Company: doM Dental Care
• Location: South Hobart, Hobart TAS
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (as per clinic requirements)
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Work Environment: Private general dental clinic

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive dental examinations and diagnose oral health conditions
• Develop and present individualised treatment plans
• Perform restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, and bridges
• Carry out extractions and root canal treatments as required
• Provide preventive care and oral hygiene education
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with Australian infection control and sterilisation standards
• Collaborate with dental assistants and administrative staff for smooth operations
• Monitor patient progress and provide follow-up care

Required Qualification

Candidates must hold a recognised dental qualification and be eligible for professional registration to practise in Australia.

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent recognised qualification
• Current AHPRA registration or eligibility (including qualifications recognised from New Zealand, UK, Ireland, or Canada)

Important Remarks

• Internationally qualified dentists from NZ, UK, Ireland, or Canada with eligibility for AHPRA registration may apply
• Strong commitment to patient-centred and ethical practice required
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills are essential

Experience and Skills

Experience Required

• Experience in general dental practice preferred
• Dentists with recognised overseas qualifications and appropriate registration eligibility may be considered

Key Skills Expected

• Strong diagnostic and treatment planning abilities
• Competence in general dentistry procedures
• Excellent communication and patient rapport skills
• Attention to detail and clinical precision
• Ability to manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Team collaboration and professionalism

Salary Insights

• Salary not disclosed; remuneration aligned with experience, skills, and clinic standards

Company Overview

doM Dental Care is a private dental clinic located in South Hobart, Tasmania, providing comprehensive general dental services to the local community. The practice focuses on delivering personalised treatment, maintaining high clinical standards, and fostering a supportive and professional team environment.

FAQs

1. What qualifications are required?
A BDS or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA registration (or eligibility) is required.
2. Can overseas-qualified dentists apply?
Yes, dentists with recognised qualifications from NZ, UK, Ireland, or Canada who are eligible for AHPRA registration may apply.
3. Is the salary disclosed?
No, salary details are not specified in the listing.
4. Where is the clinic located?
South Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania.
5. What type of dentistry will I practise?
Primarily general dentistry including restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures.

Application Tips

• Clearly state your qualification and AHPRA registration status (or eligibility)
• If overseas qualified, mention country of qualification and registration pathway
• Highlight procedures you are confident performing independently
• Emphasise patient communication and ethical practice standards
• Tailor your cover letter to reflect interest in practising in Tasmania and contributing to community oral health