Oral Health Therapist / Dental Hygienist

Why This Role Matters

The Oral Health Therapist / Dental Hygienist at Seven Springs Dental plays a vital role in promoting and maintaining patients’ oral health. By providing preventive care, patient education, and orthodontic support, this role helps reduce dental disease and improves long-term oral outcomes. Working in a modern digital practice, the therapist ensures high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the efficiency and reputation of the clinic.

Job Description

Seven Springs Dental, a digitally advanced and patient-focused practice in Toowoomba, is seeking an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Hygienist. The role involves delivering preventive dental care, paediatric dentistry, orthodontic maintenance, digital scanning, and clinical support to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Both full-time and part-time arrangements may be considered.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Oral Health Therapist / Dental Hygienist
• Company: Seven Springs Dental
• Location: Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Salary: $120,000 – $143,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene and preventive dental care to patients
• Deliver paediatric dentistry within scope of practice
• Perform orthodontic scans, adjustments, and maintenance
• Conduct digital scans using CEREC and iTero systems
• Fabricate mouthguards, retainers, and other orthodontic appliances
• Take digital records including DSLR photography and radiographs
• Assist with other related clinical duties as required
• Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to support patient care

Required Qualification

• Current AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Hygienist
• Bachelor’s or diploma qualification in Dental Hygiene / Oral Health Therapy (as per registration requirements)

Important Requirements

• Passion for preventive dentistry and patient education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a modern, digitally equipped practice
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude

Employment Options

• Full-time preferred, part-time considered for the right candidate
• On-site clinical work with opportunities to work across preventive care, paediatric dentistry, and orthodontic support

What We Offer

• Extended hygiene appointment times (30–60 minutes) to ensure quality patient care
• Full dental assistant support for all clinicians
• Established patient base with strong hygiene demand
• Modern digital practice environment (CEREC, iTero, digital radiography)
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Opportunities for professional development and skill growth
• Positive and professional workplace culture

Experience and Skills

• Preventive dental care and hygiene procedures
• Paediatric dentistry within scope of practice
• Orthodontic scans and maintenance
• Digital scanning (CEREC, iTero) and digital record-keeping
• Fabrication of mouthguards and retainers
• Patient communication and education

Salary Insights

• $120,000 – $143,000 per year, dependent on experience and hours worked

Company Overview

Seven Springs Dental is a modern, digitally equipped dental practice in Toowoomba, QLD. The clinic emphasizes quality care over volume, supporting clinicians with adequate appointment times, full dental assistant support, and a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered outcomes.

FAQs

1. What registration is required for this role?
   Current AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental Hygienist.

2. Can part-time candidates apply?
   Yes, part-time arrangements may be considered.

3. What technology is used at the clinic?
   CEREC, iTero digital scanning, digital radiography, and DSLR photography.

Application Tips

• Highlight experience in preventive care, paediatric dentistry, and orthodontic support
• Mention familiarity with digital scanning and modern dentistry technology
• Emphasize strong communication and patient education skills
• Include AHPRA registration and any professional development certifications