Company Description

Portobello Dental Clinic is an award-winning, patient-centred practice committed to delivering exceptional care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We are proud to have been consistently nominated for the Colgate Caring Dental Awards, reflecting our dedication to outstanding patient experiences, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.

Our team is highly collaborative, with dentists, hygienists, nurses, and clinic coordinators working closely together to provide the very best outcomes for our patients. We foster a positive and supportive culture where colleagues share knowledge, respect one another's expertise, and work together to create an exceptional patient journey.

We are seeking a dental hygienist to join our established team as we say goodbye to a valued colleague who is returning home. This role offers the opportunity to step into a consistently full and well-maintained hygiene book, caring for a loyal patient base while making a meaningful impact on their long-term oral health as part of a thriving and respected practice.

Our hygienists are supported with modern technology and equipment, including Cavitron ultrasonic scaling, EMS Airflow One, Airflow Handy handpieces, intraoral cameras, and access to two intraoral scanners on site. In addition, our dedicated full-time Central Sterilisation Unit (CSU) nurse ensures clinical support is always available, allowing our clinicians to focus on delivering the highest standard of patient care.

At Portobello Dental Clinic, you'll join a practice that values teamwork, invests in modern dentistry, and places patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Job Description

Portobello Dental Clinic, Dublin Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week | 1 Saturday per Month

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving practice with a consistently full hygiene book and strong demand for hygiene services.

The position will comprise approximately 24 hours per week, with the final schedule to be agreed once confirmation of new clinic schedule. One Saturday per month will be required.

An established hygiene session is available immediately:

Thursday: 2:00pm to 8:00pm

The remaining sessions will become available from December 2026, allowing for a smooth transition and continuity of care for our patients.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

Be a fully qualified Dental Hygienist
Hold current registration with the Irish Dental Council
Hold appropriate professional indemnity insurance
Demonstrate excellent communication and patient care skills
Be committed to providing high-quality preventative and periodontal care
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience with EXACT dental software is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Additional Information

Remuneration & Benefits:

This position is remunerated on a competitive commission-based structure.

We are proud to offer an attractive benefits package, including:

Paid sick leave (10 days)
Paid maternity leave (10 weeks)
Special days off throughout the year
Ongoing support and training
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Access to modern equipment and technology
Established patient base with a full hygiene book

If you are a passionate and patient-focused Dental Hygienist looking to join an award-winning practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork, clinical excellence and patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of the Portobello Dental Clinic team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, membership of the Traveller community, race or disability.

Contract Type: Permanent

PortmanDentex Location: Dublin - Portobello Dental Clinic

Vacancy Type: Hygienist/Therapist

Department: Practices - North

Dental Hygienist - Portobello Dental Clinic, Portobello

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