Dentist (ANZSCO ******)

Overview:

JCV Endodontics is a specialised dental practice located in Leederville, Western Australia. We are committed to providing exceptional dental assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients referred to our practice. Our approach combines high-quality direct patient care with dedicated, paid non-clinical time supporting accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, continuity of care, and overall clinical quality.

We are looking for a full-time Dentist focused on endodontic care to join our team. This role combines direct clinical appointments with rostered, paid non-clinical sessions for diagnostic work and case management. All duties are limited to the practitioner's registration, training, and competence. This position is a full-time ongoing role, working 38 hours per week and based at 348 Oxford Street, Leederville WA 6007.

Main Tasks:

-Assess referred patients through medical and dental histories, clinical examinations, and diagnostic tests to identify pulpal and periapical disease and other endodontic conditions.

-Assess tooth restorability, treatment complexity, and prognosis; explain treatment options, risks, benefits, and alternatives while obtaining informed consent.

-Perform non-surgical root canal treatment, endodontic retreatment, vital pulp therapy, and management of endodontic emergencies, dental trauma, and resorption within scope of practice.

-Undertake endodontic surgical procedures where clinically indicated and within the practitioner's competence, or arrange appropriate referral.

-Use appropriate magnification, isolation, and contemporary endodontic techniques, reviewing healing and coordinating follow-up care with referring practitioners.

-Perform dedicated non-clinical diagnostic work during allocated paid time, including reviewing referral letters, imaging (radiographs and CBCT), and dental histories.

-Correlate imaging with examination findings and diagnostic tests, develop differential diagnoses, identify any further investigations required and finalise and document the diagnosis.

-Maintain timely and complete clinical records, prepare referral responses and summaries, and discuss complex cases with the Practice Principal.

-Work collaboratively with dental assistants and administrative staff, providing case-specific clinical instructions and contributing to safe, efficient patient care.

-Adhere to all applicable professional standards and practice policies for consent, privacy, clinical records, infection prevention, radiation safety and workplace safety.

Required/Relevant Qualifications & Work Experience:

-A dental degree and postgraduate qualifications in endodontics, including qualifications obtained overseas. Australian specialist registration in endodontics is not a prerequisite.

-Current General Registration as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia (or eligibility to obtain registration prior to starting). Overseas-qualified applicants must satisfy the applicable Australian registration requirements, including the ADC assessment pathway where required.

-Demonstrated competence in endodontic diagnosis, imaging interpretation, treatment planning and procedures within the permitted scope of practice.

Required/Relevant Skills & Knowledge:

-Strong diagnostic capabilities, including proficiency in evaluating dental radiographs and CBCT images.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills for preparing reports, treatment summaries, and coordinating with referring practitioners.

-Commitment to patient-centered care, clear consent processes, and accurate clinical documentation.

-Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team and contribute to practice case discussions and quality improvement.

If you are a dedicated dental practitioner seeking a role focused on high-quality endodontic care and diagnostic excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent