Locum Dentist - Mt Wellington, Auckland 4093800

This lovely practice is searching for an experienced dentist for a maternity cover in 2027.

About the practice and the role:

• Start date: 22 March 2027
• Duration: 10-12 weeks
• Ideally 3 days a week
• Days/hours: 10.30am - 6.45pm Monday - Thursday and 10.00am - 3.30pm Friday
• Hours negotiable, but preference is at least 6 hours per day, with late afternoon/late nights being the most popular with patients
• Offering patients general, cosmetic and emergency treatments including oral surgery and endodontics
• The role includes examinations, diagnosis, emergency care and routine restorative treatment
  
• Supported by an experienced team of OHTs, DA, and Receptionist
• Equipment includes an intra oral camera and scanner, rotary endo, CBCT, OPG, surgical motor and sedation
• Remuneration: 40-45% depending on skills and experience + free car parking

About you:

• Preferably 2+ Years, but will consider a recent (not new) grad
• Comfortable working independently and being the sole practitioner
• Proficient in all general procedures
• Able to provide pain relief (i.e. pulpectomy, extractions) and general restorative skills required
• Confident to plan and discuss treatment plans with your patients, with a conservative approach
• Able to communicate clearly with patients
• Follow the practice protocols for clinical documentation, referrals and follow-up
• Complex cases to be referred or handed back to principal dentist where appropriate
• Clear notes and handover of any outstanding treatment or follow up are important for continuity of care
• Passionate about providing exceptional patient care