Dentist / New Graduate Opportunity - 1300Smiles Dentists Upper Ross

Explore a rewarding dental career in Townsville, where your expertise, combined with mentorship and advanced practice support, will set new standards in oral health care.

Located in the vibrant suburbs of Rasmussen, Townsville, 1300SMILES Upper Ross is situated in a busy medical complex with great visibility from the main road. The clinic offers a unique opportunity to practice in a growing area with a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, including proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and the Whitsundays.

Position Overview

We are seeking a new graduate dentist to join our established 4-chair practice, starting January 2025. This role is ideal for a clinician eager to expand their skills in general and high-end dentistry while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals.

Practice Details

• Operating Days / Hours:
  • Mon: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Tues: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Wed: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Thurs: 08:30 - 19:00
  • Fri: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Sat: 08:30 - 13:00

• Rooms: 4
• Practice Management Software: Dental 4 Windows
• Location: Upper Ross Medical Centre, Townsville, near Ross River and the Upper Ross Dam.
• Dental Services Offered: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Implants.
• Client Demographics: Includes children, families, seniors, with a high rate of emergencies
• Parking: Free on-site parking directly outside the clinic.

Practice Team & Clinicians

• Dental Assistants: Young, fast-paced team.
• Other Support Staff: Long-standing receptionist with extensive company background.
• Dental Hygienists / Oral Health Therapists: None
• Clinicians: 2 General Dentists with over 20 years of combined experience.

Practice Setup

• Clinical Imaging: Standard x-ray imaging.
• CAD / CAM: None.
• Sterilisation: 1 ultrasonic cleaner, 1 autoclave.
• Microscopes: None.
• Plant: 1 compressor, 1 suction unit.
• Surgical Devices: 1 contra-angle surgical handpiece.
• Endo Handpieces: Providers supply their own.
• Anesthesia / Sedation: No current sedation, but open to Nitrous Oxide.

• Provide high-quality dental care to patients.
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
• Perform routine cleanings, extractions, fillings, and other dental procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative care.
• Collaborate with a team of dental professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

• Excellent communication skills with both patients and your support team.
• Passion to learn and develop new skills expanding scope of works to Orthodontics.
• Hold unrestricted AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance (or able to obtain).
• Ability to work within Australia.

As Australasia's largest dental support organisation (DSO), Abano Healthcare is your team behind the practice. With a number of brands across Australia and New Zealand, including Lumino the Dentists, Maven Dental, and 1300Smiles, Abano Healthcare supports more than 750 dental practitioners by providing facilities and administrative services at over 270 locations.

Wanting to know more? Or maybe you would like to meet the team directly.

For more information or to secure your practice visit register interest on line or please contact: Stacey Clarke +61 429 577 214