We're seeking a Lead Dentist who is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred clinical care in line with Australian professional, legal and ethical standards. Working 4-5 days per week (with Saturdays as a must), the role supports excellent patient outcomes, contributes to the clinical and commercial success of the practice, and helps foster a collaborative, safe and respectful team environment.
What You Will Be Doing
• Conduct comprehensive dental examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide a wide range of dental procedures within scope of practice and in accordance with Dental Board of Australia requirements
• Educate, inform and engage patients to support understanding of treatment options and preventive oral health care
• Refer patients to specialist clinicians where clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with dental assistants, reception teams and practice leadership to ensure seamless patient care
• Contribute to practice efficiency, patient experience and the delivery of safe, high-quality clinical services
About you
• Strong clinical and diagnostic capability, with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both patients and colleagues
• Confident treatment planning capability and sound professional judgement
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
Qualifications & Experience
• Current (or eligible) AHPRA registration as a Dentist or working towards registration
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience as a practising Dentist, with strong capability across general dentistry
Why Dentists choose NDC
At NDC, you’ll have the independence to practise dentistry your way, supported by experienced teams and established business systems that allow you to focus on what matters most—your patients.
Benefits available across the NDC network
We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
National Dental Care is a leading provider of comprehensive dental services, offering a wide range of treatments from routine check-ups to specialized procedures. They are committed to delivering high-quality oral healthcare and patient education.