Locum Oral Health Therapist

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Singapore Dental Council (SDC).
• Registered with the SDC as an Oral Health Therapist, with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is an advantage.

The Oral Health Therapist provides oral health screening, preventive care and oral health education for persons with intellectual disability (PWID) under the MINDS Clinic Dental Programme. The role is delivered mainly on-site at MINDS centres, hubs and homes, and in the clinic, in collaboration with locum dentists, clinic nurses and centre staff.

1 Dental Screening and Assessment

1. Conduct oral health screenings for clients at MINDS centres, hubs, homes and the clinic.
2. Assess teeth and gums for dental caries, plaque, calculus (tartar) and periodontal (gum) disease.
3. Categorise findings by urgency and recommend follow-up action.
4. Adapt assessment techniques to each client's communication, sensory and behavioural needs.

2 Preventive Care

1. Provide chairside oral hygiene instruction to clients.
2. Apply fluoride varnish and other preventive treatments as approved by the Dentist.
3. Perform scaling and polishing where facilities and dentist oversight are available.
4. Practise within the scope permitted by the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) and the clinic's license.

3 Referral and Care Coordination

1. Prepare referrals for clients needing treatment
2. Support the batching of routine referrals and track follow-up of referred clients.
3. Communicate screening results, consent requirements and next steps to centre staff and caregivers.

4 Oral Health Education and Training

1. Advise caregivers and centre staff on daily oral care, diet and recognising signs of dental pain.
2. Conduct oral health talks and hands-on training for MINDS staff.
3. Guide and supervise dental and oral health therapy student volunteers at screening sessions and events.

5 Documentation and Reporting

1. Record screening findings accurately in the clinic management system and on screening forms.
2. Provide data for monthly clinic reporting.

6 Infection Control and Equipment

1. Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.
2. Prepare, clean and maintain portable dental equipment, instruments and consumables.

7 Other Duties

1. Support community health events with dental screening.
2. Contribute feedback to improve programme workflows.
3. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Manager, Health Services.

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Singapore Dental Council (SDC).
• Registered with the SDC as an Oral Health Therapist, with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is an advantage.

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as an Oral Health Therapist.
• Experience with children, the elderly, special-needs or anxious patients.
• Experience in community, outreach, domiciliary or mobile dental settings is an advantage.
• Experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities is an advantage.
• Locum from November 2026 - April 2027 with the option to extend