Senior Dental Assistant

Senior Dental Assistant | Newstead | Modern Boutique Practice
Smile Studio Newstead | Newstead QLD 4006

Smile Studio is a contemporary, patient-focused dental practice in the heart of Newstead. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our small, close-knit team takes genuine care in everything we do, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join us.

About the role
This is a senior chairside position supporting our providers across a broad scope of general and cosmetic dentistry. You'll be a key part of our clinical team and play an active role in delivering an exceptional patient experience from start to finish.

We are flexible on hours and can offer 4 or 5 days per week (full-time or part-time) for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing
Providing skilled four-handed chairside assistance across general, restorative, and cosmetic procedures

Supporting Invisalign workflows, including reviews, attachment placement and removal, and IPR

Assisting with fixed orthodontic appliances (bracket bonding, archwire changes, adjustments, debonds)

Performing iTero intraoral scans for Invisalign, restorative, and records cases

Sterilisation and infection control in line with current ADA/NHMRC guidelines

Patient handover and front-of-house support as needed

Maintaining accurate clinical records in Dentally/Heidi

What we're looking for
Minimum 2 years' experience as a dental assistant in a general or cosmetic practice

Confidence with Invisalign and fixed orthodontic workflows

Hands-on iTero scanning experience

Dentally practice management software experience highly regarded

Cert III or Cert IV in Dental Assisting (or working towards) preferred

Strong infection control knowledge and a meticulous approach to sterilisation

Warm, professional manner with excellent communication skills

A team player who takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys patient care

What we offer
A modern, beautifully designed practice with current technology (iTero, digital radiography, Dentally)

A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience

Please do not apply if you have no experience.
 

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