Community Dental Therapist

We are seeking a dedicated Community Dental Therapist to join our team in Carmarthenshire, providing high-quality dental care aimed at preventing and treating oral health issues, particularly among children, young people, and vulnerable populations.

You will work closely with dentists and dental nurses to ensure comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will hold recognised professional qualifications in dental therapy, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be committed to improving oral health equity across the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate dental professional passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health through patient education and direct treatment.

• Apply knowledge and understanding of patient pathways to deliver best practice within the Community Dental Service.
• Work under Direct Access arrangements and operate Health Board Patient Group Directives (PGDs).
• Comply with the GDC code of conduct, standards of performance, ethics of the dental team and core CPD requirements.
• Maintain accurate and relevant treatment plans in accordance with the GDC scope of practice.
• Assess the individual client intervention and adjust care plans to achieve the desirable outcome.
• Exercise ongoing assessment including consent, medical and social history and update systems as appropriate.
• Provide preventative advice, dietary counselling and oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with Hywel Dda Health Board policies and the GDC scope of practice.

• Recognised professional qualifications in dental therapy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to improving oral health equity.
• Desirable:
  Ability to speak Welsh (English and/or Welsh speakers welcome).

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. Interviews will be held on 18/03/2026.