Job Description

Position Purpose

The General Dentist is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred dental care across a range of general dentistry services. The role focuses on clinical excellence, ethical treatment planning, and positive patient outcomes, while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing clinical team.

The General Dentist plays a key role in building patient trust, supporting case acceptance, and upholding the clinic’s clinical, safety, and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive general dental services including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of care
• Perform restorative dentistry, preventative care, emergency treatment, and routine procedures within scope of practice
• Develop clear, ethical, and evidence-based treatment plans aligned with patient needs and expectations
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical records in the practice management system
• Identify cases requiring referral or specialist involvement and coordinate appropriately

Patient Experience

• Deliver a calm, professional, and empathetic patient experience at every interaction
• Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, benefits, and costs to support informed consent
• Work collaboratively with Treatment Coordinators and clinical staff to support case acceptance
• Address patient concerns promptly and professionally, supporting long-term patient relationships

Clinical Quality & Safety

• Adhere to all infection control, sterilisation, and clinical governance requirements
• Comply with AHPRA standards, Dental Board guidelines, and relevant legislation
• Participate in clinical audits, peer review, and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure all clinical work meets internal quality benchmarks and best practice standards

Professional Development

• Maintain current professional registration, indemnity insurance, and CPD requirements
• Actively pursue ongoing clinical education to enhance skills and service offerings
• Stay informed of emerging techniques, technologies, and best practices in dentistry
• Skills, Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent qualification
• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• Minimum [X] years’ experience in general dentistry (preferred)
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills

Desirable

• Experience working in a high-volume or multi-disciplinary clinic
• Interest or experience in implants, cosmetic dentistry, or advanced restorative care
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Personal Attributes
• Patient-focused and empathetic
• High attention to detail and clinical integrity
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Calm, professional, and ethical in decision-making
• Adaptable and open to feedback and continuous improvement