Role Purpose
The Implant Dentist (All-on-4) is responsible for the clinical assessment, surgical placement, and restorative delivery of full-arch implant solutions, with a primary focus on All-on-4 and full-mouth rehabilitation cases.
This role combines advanced surgical expertise, patient-centred care, and commercial awareness, ensuring predictable clinical outcomes, high case acceptance, and an exceptional patient experience aligned to Nova's purpose: A New Smile. A New Beginning
Key Responsibilities:
* Clinical & Surgical Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive implant consultations, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and case presentation for All-on-4 and complex implant cases
* Perform All-on-4 and full-arch implant surgeries, including extractions, immediate loading, and surgical placement
* Collaborate with prosthodontic and laboratory partners on prosthetic design, occlusion, and aesthetics
* Place temporary and final prostheses in accordance with best-practice protocols
* Monitor osseointegration and manage post-operative care and complications
* Maintain accurate, compliant, and detailed clinical records within CareStack (or equivalent PMS)
* Adhere to infection control, sedation, and surgical safety protocols
Patient Experience & Case Acceptance
* Communicate complex treatment plans clearly, ethically, and empathetically
* Work closely with Patient Consultants and Treatment Coordinators to support informed consent and case acceptance
* Build trust with patients through transparency, confidence, and consistent follow-up
* Participate in post-treatment reviews and long-term maintenance planning
Collaboration & Leadership
* Work collaboratively with dental assistants, nurses, hygienists, and clinical coordinators
* Provide clinical guidance and mentoring to junior clinicians where appropriate
* Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical protocols and implant workflows
* Participate in clinical governance, peer review, and case discussions
Compliance & Professional Standards
* Maintain AHPRA registration with no restrictions
* Comply with all relevant Dental Board of Australia, radiation, sedation, and infection control standards
* Maintain professional indemnity insurance as required
* Participate in mandatory CPD, credentialing, and internal clinical audits
Skills & Experience
* Essential
* Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent
* AHPRA registration (General Dentist)
* Demonstrated experience delivering All-on-4 and full-arch implant treatments
* Proven surgical competence in implant placement and immediate load protocols
* Strong communication and patient engagement skills
* Commercial awareness and understanding of high-value treatment models
Desirable
* Postgraduate training in implant dentistry, oral surgery, or prosthodontics
* Sedation accreditation (IV or GA exposure preferred)
* Experience working within a DSO or multi-clinic environment
* Familiarity with digital workflows (CBCT, guided surgery, intra-oral scanning)
Key Competencies
* Advanced surgical judgement and precision
* Calm decision-making under pressure
* Ethical sales and patient advocacy mindset
* Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
* Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement