Permanent · Dental Hygienists

Permanent Dental Hygienists recruitment in Australia.

Permanent dental hygienist recruitment for Australian practices — recall-driven hygiene programs, perio maintenance and patient retention.

What permanent dental hygienists cover

Recall and hygiene program delivery
Periodontal maintenance
Patient education and retention
Hygiene KPI ownership (utilisation, recall %)

What we look for

AHPRA-registered hygienist
Recall-conversion track record
Perio scope and maintenance experience

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 hygienist?

A permanent hygienist 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 hygienist 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 dental hygienists typically sit around $75k–$120k permanent, 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 hygienist 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.

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