Oral Health Therapist/Hygienist | Glenelg Dental Centre

Abano Healthcare

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Glenelg, AU-SA, au on site Until 10/3/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Looking for a rewarding opportunity in a well-established practice by the coast? Glenelg Dental Centre is seeking a passionate Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist to join our friendly and experienced team. Having cared for the local community for over 25 years, our practice combines old-school charm with a loyal and established patient base, creating a welcoming environment where clinicians can thrive. Conveniently located just off a busy main road, close to shops and public transport, Glenelg Dental Centre offers the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and coastal lifestyle.

We're seeking a passionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist for a casual opportunity covering maternity leave, working Mondays and Tuesdays until the end of the year, with the potential to extend into 2027 based on practice needs.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate looking to kick-start your career, you'll be supported by a friendly team, dedicated Dental Assistant support, and a loyal, long-standing patient base.

  • Deliver high-quality preventative and periodontal treatment to an existing patient base
  • Conduct patient assessments and provide oral hygiene education and preventative care
  • Perform scaling, debridement, periodontal maintenance, and other treatments within your scope of practice
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Australian standards and regulations
  • Work collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team to ensure a positive patient experience
  • Adapt to different practice environments and systems to support continuity of care
  • Qualified Dental Hygienist or OHT (graduate or experienced), registered to practice in Australia
  • Strong communication and patient care skills
  • Experience in using modern dental technology (intraoral cameras, digital radiography, and dental software) will be highly regarded
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of infection control and workplace safety
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dental team
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for managing patient records and treatment plans

As Australia's largest dental support organisation, Abano Healthcare supports over 200 practices across Australia and New Zealand, including trusted brands like Maven Dental, 1300Smiles, and Lumino the Dentists. We provide clinical freedom, administrative support, and opportunities for career growth, so you can focus on what matters most – your patients.

📩 Contact Jade Vilaça on [email protected] to explore this opportunity or schedule a visit to meet the team!

About this role

Summary

Provide preventative and periodontal treatments, patient assessments, and oral health education.

Job title

Oral Health Therapist/Hygienist

Experience level

new graduate or experienced

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Glenelg, AU-SA, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

clinical recordsinfection controlpatient carecommunication

Preferred skills

modern dental technologydigital radiographyintraoral cameras

Specializations

dental hygienepreventive careperiodontal treatmentdental technology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Glenelg SA 5045, Australia

On-site City