Associate Dentist — full-scope dentistry and real mentoring in a growing regional city | Smile Studio Ballarat

Associate Dentist — Smile Studio Ballarat, Alfredton (VIC) Smile Studio Ballarat is a clinician-led practice for dentists who want to do more — and to keep getting better at it. We've built the environment to make that possible: the equipment, the team and, above all, the mentoring for someone a few years into their career who's ready to extend their scope and settle into one of regional Victoria's best cities for the long term. A clinic equipped for ambitious dentistry. This is a practice set up to let you take on the cases most clinics refer away. Weekly general anaesthetic lists in a fully equipped theatre, a complete surgical setup (PRF for surgical and implant work, piezosurgery, and CBCT for planning), and major implant systems held on consignment so you work across leading systems rather than being locked to one. The workflow is fully digital (CEREC, TRIOS, and a dedicated denture scanner) feeding our own dedicated laboratory, with rotary endodontics throughout. A treatment coordinator and a well-trained support team mean your time goes on dentistry, not administration. Mentoring is real here, not a line in an ad. Our Principal, Dr Vandana Budhwar, and the clinical team support you to grow into surgical, implant and full-arch work at a pace that suits you, backed by our  lab and our full-arch program. And for a clinician drawn to education, there is genuine scope to get involved in teaching and mentoring as you establish yourself — a conversation we'd genuinely welcome, and one most practices simply can't offer. A regional city, not a country town. Ballarat gives you city amenities at a regional pace — family-friendly, rich in history, and far more affordable than metro — about 75 minutes from Melbourne. Our Alfredton practice is established and growing, in one of the city's fastest-growing suburbs, with full books and strong patient demand. Relocation support is available to help you make the move. At a glance Associate position — independent contractor under a Services Agreement 35–40% commission, paid on collections Full books from day one; days flexible, full-time or part-time Relocation support available Who we're hoping to meet You're registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA; a few years into your career; confident across general dentistry with a real appetite to grow and genuinely keen to settle in the Ballarat region. Above all, you care about doing dentistry well, and about being part of a team that feels the same — and ideally, you're someone who'd enjoy passing that on. To apply See the clinical work and mentoring we do on Instagram at @vandanabudhwar . To apply, or for a confidential conversation, write to drbudhwar@gmail.com — we reply to every applicant.