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
