Dental Therapist

My Client is a NHS Dental Practice in Monmouth, Wales.

We're working together to recruit an experienced Dental Therapist who is self-motivated, patient focused and detail-oriented to join their existing Dental team on a Self-Employed, locum, ad-hoc basis.

• Must be registered with the General Dental Council (UK)
• BSc or Diploma in Dental Therapy (Essential)
• BSc (Hons) in Oral Health Sciences (Desirable)
• Certified in Dental Radiography
• Must hold your own Indemnity
• Enhanced DBS check
• Right-to-Work in UK
• Provide two referees we can contact for a reference
• Vaccinations History (Hep B, etc.)

• Contract:
  
  Self-Employed Locum
• Location:
  
  Monmouth, Wales
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Salary:
  Negotiable
• Hours:
  
  9.00am-17.30pm
• Monday to Fridays, No late evenings or weekends

• Exams & Diagnostics:
  Conduct clinical examinations, evaluate medical/dental histories, and formulate appropriate treatment plans within the designated scope of practice.
• Restorative Treatment:
  Perform routine direct restorations (fillings) on permanent and deciduous (baby) teeth using composite and amalgam materials.
• Paediatric Dentistry:
  Carry out primary tooth extractions and pulp therapy (pulpotomies) on deciduous teeth.
• Preventative & Periodontal Care:
  Perform professional mechanical plaque removal (scaling and polishing), periodontal debridement, and apply topical treatments like fluoride varnishes or fissure sealants.
• Cosmetic Procedures:
  Administer tooth whitening treatments following prescription guidelines.
• Radiography:
  Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs safely in compliance with IRMER regulations.

• Independent Triaging:
  Act as a first point of contact for patients seeking routine care, performing complete oral examinations and medical history assessments directly.
• Treatment Planning:
  Independently diagnose oral conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans without requiring a dentist's prior prescription.
• Referral Management:
  Identify conditions outside the legal scope of dental therapy and smoothly refer patients onward to the appropriate dental practitioner.

• Direct Restorations:
  Prepare cavities and place direct fillings (amalgam and composite) in permanent and deciduous teeth for adults and children.
• Paediatric Care:
  Perform primary tooth extractions and pulp therapy (pulpotomies) under local anaesthesia.

• Periodontal Management:
  Undertake scaling, root surface debridement, and advanced periodontal therapy.
• Preventative Therapies:
  Apply topical fluoride varnishes, fissure sealants, and provide targeted oral hygiene and smoking cessation guidance.

• Radiography:
  Take and interpret dental radiographs safely in accordance with current IRMER regulations.
• NHS Compliance:
  Maintain precise electronic clinical notes complying strictly with NHS business guidelines, clinical auditing, and HTM 01-05 cross-infection requirements.

• Anxiety Management:
  Put anxious, nervous, or young patients at ease using exceptional behavioural management and communication skills.
• Oral Health
  
  Education:
  
  Educate and motivate individuals or groups on dietary habits, smoking cessation, and home oral care routines.
• Consent:
  Clearly explain clinical findings, risk/benefits of procedures, and costs to obtain informed patient consent.

• Prepare the treatment room for patients by adhering strictly to prescribed procedures and protocols
• Select and maintain instrumentation by evaluating the patient’s oral health, and sharpening, sterilising, and selecting the appropriate instruments
• Ensure the operation…