Oral Health Therapist

Oral Health Therapist

We are searching for a registered Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist to join the Frankton Oral Health team. The position involves working in fixed clinics and on a mobile dental unit within Hamilton city and surrounds. You will be part of the national transformation in Health. You’ll manage comprehensive oral health services and make a real difference in eliminating health inequalities in our community.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Conduct oral health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to promote holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

With a focus on preventive care and patient education, we aim to empower individuals to take control of their oral health and lead healthier lives. Our team's commitment to excellence ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care, making us a trusted and valued resource in Waikato.

Required skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:

• Have up-to-date clinical skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• You will need to be flexible, organized, self-motivated and demonstrate that you can work effectively with whanau to improve oral health.
• You will be a team player who understand the importance of partnering with dental assistants and who values support, friendship and development.
• You will have an appreciation of the values and culture that form our successful oral health team.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.