Who We Are
Truly Dental is a modern dental company that operates across Ireland, the UK, and the UAE, dedicated to providing hightech, compassionate, quality dental care. We focus on the patient experience, investing in stateoftheart equipment, comprehensive services, and a supportive environment.
Fast Facts
* Network of fully equipped clinics offering a wide range of dental services: general, cosmetic, implants, orthodontics, sedation.
* Strong commitment to patient satisfaction, especially for anxious or nervous patients - sedation options, welcoming facilities.
* Inhouse lab (Boris Dental Lab) enabling reduced costs, faster delivery, digital workflows and better quality control.
Purpose of the Role
As a
Dental Hygienist
at Dame Street Dental, you will deliver preventive oral care, build trust with patients, help maintain optimal oral health, and support the clinic's high standard clinical governance. You will enhance patient comfort, reduce dental anxiety, and contribute to the overall excellence of Truly's patientobsessed service model.
Main Responsibilities
* Perform hygiene treatments: scaling, polishing, periodontal maintenance, deep cleaning.
* Conduct detailed oral health assessments and charting: gum health, risk factors, soft tissue evaluation.
* Provide patient education on oral hygiene techniques, nutritional advice, and prevention of dental disease.
* Collaborate with dentists and other clinical staff to develop treatment plans and followup care.
* Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and quality standards.
* Use modern equipment and follow Truly's protocols for infection control, safety, and patient comfort.
* Participate in continuing professional development and support practice growth.
Requirements: Competencies & Skills
Education / Qualifications
:
* Qualified Dental Hygienist registered in Ireland.
* Relevant accreditation/licensure to practice.
Experience
:
* Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dental Hygienist (experience in busy, multidentist practices preferred).
* Previous exposure to periodontal therapy and preventive oral health treatments.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
:
* Proficiency in scaling, polishing, and periodontal maintenance.
* Ability to conduct deep cleaning and comprehensive oral health assessments.
* Knowledge of infection control protocols and hygiene equipment.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
:
* Strong patientfacing communication, with empathy and clarity.
* Ability to ease dental anxiety and support nervous patients.
* Collaborative approach with dentists and clinical teams.
Other Skills & Competencies
:
* High attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Adaptability to flexible schedules and dynamic patient needs.
* Teamoriented, dependable, and proactive in problem solving.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
What We Offer: Why Join Us
* Fulltime position in a wellestablished clinic with existing patient base.
* Competitive salary, great earning potential.
* Excellent facilities and uptodate equipment.
* Onboarding & induction, plus ongoing professional development support including financial support for courses and international study.
* Flexible working model: training/course days, shift flex (morning/evening), holidays.
* Additional benefits: uniform & laundry, travel benefits or parking, employee dental discount, public holiday pay, fostered team culture & social opportunities.
Relevant Details Before Applying
* You may be required to work public holidays; those shifts are paid at double rate.
* Travel arrangements or parking support provided.
* Fully stocked break room, uniforms and laundry included.
* 20 days annual leave (for fulltime role).
* At Truly Dental, we are continuously seeking talented Dental Hygienists across our network of clinics. Given the demand and importance of this role, we keep this position open yearround to ensure we can welcome strong candidates whenever they become available.