About Truly

Truly is a modern dental company growing across Ireland and the UK. We're building the largest network of patient-first dental clinics in the region, with over 20 locations and a team of 200+ professionals.

We do dental differently, combining the warmth and care patients deserve with the technology and standards of a modern healthcare brand. From state-of-the-art treatment studios to mentorship-driven team culture, we invest in our people as much as in our patients.

Why Join Truly Dental?

• Work in a modern, technology-driven clinical environment

• Join a supportive team where collaboration and learning matter

• Be part of a growing international dental group

• Opportunity for long-term career development

• Make a real impact on patient experience every day

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The Role

The Surgical Dental Nurse plays a vital role in supporting advanced surgical and implant procedures, ensuring exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and efficient surgical workflows. This role is instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of safety, precision, and patient experience throughout the surgical journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during surgical and implant procedures.

• Maintain strict aseptic technique, infection-prevention protocols, and surgical safety standards.

• Manage implant inventory and anticipate upcoming surgical requirements.

• Operate digital technologies, including iMetric scanning and photogrammetry systems.

• Complete, accurate, and timely surgical records and documentation.

• Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared.

• Assist during sedation procedures while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.

• Support the preparation and management of full-arch implant surgery cases.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Recognized Level 6 Dental Nursing qualification (or equivalent qualification recognized in Ireland).

• Eligible to work as a Dental Nurse in Ireland.

• Hepatitis B vaccination (or willingness to provide proof of immunisation), as required for clinical practice.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Dental Nurse.

• Previous experience assisting in oral surgery and surgical dental procedures.

• Experience with dental implant treatments is highly preferred.

• Experience supporting single-unit implant cases is considered a strong advantage.

• Exposure to full-arch implant procedures is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Knowledge

• Dental implant procedures.

• Surgical protocols and workflows.

• Infection prevention and aseptic techniques.

• Patient care during sedation procedures.

• Digital dentistry workflows.

Technology

• Experience using digital clinical systems.

• Exposure to iMetric scanning and photogrammetry systems is an advantage.

• Experience with Dentally or similar practice management software is desirable.

Languages

• Professional fluency in English.

Important Details Before Applying

• This role is based in Galway, Ballybrit.

• The expected start date is early September.

• Both full-time (40 hours) and part-time (20 hours) opportunities are available.

• The clinic operates Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

• Shift patterns may include 7:30 AM–2:30 PM, 2:30 PM–8:30 PM, or 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, depending on business needs.

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends, is required.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.

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We review every application and will be in touch within a few business days.