Locum Dental Assistant

Locum Dental Assistant (Orthodontic Experience) – Ad Hoc Basis

Location: Kempton Park
Position: Locum Dental Assistant (Ad Hoc / As Needed)
Remuneration: Competitive daily rate, based on experience and qualifications

Apply here: https://forms.gle/M4hQeAF99pyYVnQD6

About the Role

We are looking to expand our pool of Locum Dental Assistants with orthodontic experience to provide support at our Kempton Park practice on an ad hoc, as-needed basis. This role is ideal for a qualified Dental Assistant seeking flexible locum opportunities while working in a professional, patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and escort patients for appointments.
• Take and update medical and dental histories.
• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Assist with orthodontic procedures, including bracket placement, archwire changes, ligatures, and cephalometric tracings.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments while maintaining strict infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist with treatment planning, patient records, appointment confirmations, and medical aid authorizations.
• Monitor stock levels of dental materials, instruments, and consumables.
• Liaise with dental laboratories and assist with theatre scheduling where required.
• Ensure compliance with practice protocols, HPCSA requirements, and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Certificate in Dental Assisting (or equivalent).
• Active HPCSA registration (essential).
• Previous experience in a general dental practice.
• Orthodontic assisting experience (essential).
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and sterilization procedures.
• Experience with four-handed chairside assisting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to different clinical environments.

What We Offer

• Flexible locum opportunities on an ad hoc, as-needed basis.
• A professional and supportive clinical environment.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced dental and orthodontic team.
• Ongoing exposure to a variety of clinical cases and continuous professional development.

How to Apply

Please apply using the following link:

https://forms.gle/M4hQeAF99pyYVnQD6

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• HPCSA Number

Location:

• Kempton Park, Gauteng (Required)

Work Location: In person