Dental Therapist

Role summary

• We are seeking an experienced Dental Therapist to provide preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare within their professional scope and the clinic’s approved services. The successful candidate will help patients maintain good oral health, deliver appropriate care, and work closely with the Dental Surgeon and wider clinic team.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients’ oral health and record relevant medical and dental histories.
• Provide dental therapy services within professional competence and the scope permitted by applicable regulations and clinic protocols.
• Deliver oral health education and preventive care tailored to each patient.
• Explain procedures, aftercare and preventive recommendations clearly, and obtain informed consent.
• Identify signs or conditions that require assessment by a Dental Surgeon or other clinician, and refer promptly.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential patient records.
• Follow clinic procedures for infection prevention, sterilisation, patient safety and clinical waste management.
• Work collaboratively with Dental Surgeons, dental nurses and administrative staff to coordinate patient care.
• Support follow-up care and help patients understand and follow their treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical audits, service improvement and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to oral health education activities and community outreach where required.

Qualifications and experience

• HND or BSc in Dental Therapy, or an equivalent qualification recognised for registration in Nigeria.
• 5–7 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Current registration with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (DThRBN) and a valid annual practising licence.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in a dental clinic or other oral healthcare setting is required.

Skills and attributes

• Strong patient assessment and oral health education skills.
• Clear, compassionate communication and a patient-centred approach.
• Good clinical documentation and attention to detail.
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a clinical team.
• Sound judgment about when to provide care, seek advice or refer.