Dental Shift
Permanent · Dentists

Permanent Dentists recruitment in Australia.

Permanent dentist recruitment across Australia — associates, principals, specialists and partners. AHPRA-verified, structured search, replacement guarantee.

What permanent dentists cover

  • General dentistry, treatment planning and case acceptance
  • Specialist scope (endo, perio, prostho, paediatric, OMFS)
  • Mentoring associates, OHTs and assistants
  • Clinical compliance and patient experience

What we look for

  • AHPRA-registered with current professional indemnity
  • Stable tenure history
  • Treatment-plan conversion track record
  • Software fluency (D4W, Praktika, Exact, Centaur)

Permanent vs locum

If you need cover this week we can run an interim or locum match — but for long-term stability, permanent recruitment locks in culture fit and continuity. Briefs typically run 3–6 weeks; replacement guarantee on every hire.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hire a permanent dentist?
A permanent dentist search typically runs 3–6 weeks from brief to start date. Urgent briefs can move faster if the candidate market is active in your city.
What does it cost to hire a permanent dentist through Dental Shift?
Our fee is 15% of the candidate's first-year base salary, payable only on hire. No retainer, no upfront fee, no charge if we don't place. Permanent dentists typically sit around $130k–$280k+ (associate / principal, % of billings), so you can use that to estimate.
Do you offer a replacement guarantee?
Yes — every permanent placement comes with a 30-day replacement guarantee. If the hire leaves or doesn't work out within 30 days of starting, we re-run the search at no extra fee.
Can a dentist start as interim or temp-to-perm?
Yes. We can match interim cover while the permanent search runs, and convert the right candidate to permanent if the fit is right.

Related pages

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