Job Summary

A Dental Therapist provides preventive and basic restorative dental care to patients, with a strong focus on oral health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of common dental conditions.

The role involves working under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, a dentist to help improve access to dental services within communities.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Therapist will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Examine patients’ oral health and identify dental problems.
• Perform routine dental treatments, including:
• Filling cavities.
• Scaling and polishing teeth.
• Tooth extractions for primary or simple cases.
• Applying fluoride treatments and sealants.
• Take and interpret dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
• Develop treatment plans within the approved scope of practice.
• Assist in managing dental emergencies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.
• Ensure infection prevention and sterilization procedures are properly followed.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare staff.
• Participate in community outreach and oral health education programs.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Diploma or degree in Dental Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license or registration.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and infection control.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with both children and adults.
• Basic computer and record-keeping skills.

• Examine patients’ oral health and identify dental problems.
• Perform routine dental treatments, including: Filling cavities, Scaling and polishing teeth, Tooth extractions for primary or simple cases, Applying fluoride treatments and sealants.
• Take and interpret dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
• Develop treatment plans within the approved scope of practice.
• Assist in managing dental emergencies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.
• Ensure infection prevention and sterilization procedures are properly followed.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare staff.
• Participate in community outreach and oral health education programs.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with both children and adults.
• Basic computer and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and infection control.

• Diploma or degree in Dental Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license or registration.