Full-Time

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Maven Dental Punchbowl

Abano Healthcare

Abano Healthcare

501-1,000 employees

Dental practice management and support network

No salary listed

Punchbowl, Australia

In Person

Certification

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Infection Control

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Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or Dental Receptionist.
  • A Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded but not essential.
  • Strong computer skills, with experience using Oasis software advantageous.
  • The ability to work comfortably with patients and switch between clinical and reception responsibilities.
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to the changing needs of the practice.
Responsibilities
  • Provide confident chairside assistance across a range of dental procedures.
  • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment.
  • Maintain high standards of sterilisation and infection control.
  • Welcome patients and provide friendly, professional service.
  • Manage appointment bookings, patient enquiries, and front-desk administration.
  • Support patient payments and general practice administration.
  • Assist with stock control and ordering clinical supplies.
  • Work closely with the wider team to keep the practice running smoothly.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded but not essential.
  • Experience using Oasis software is advantageous.

Abano Healthcare coordinates a large Australasian network of dental practices by delivering operational, clinical and administrative support to partner clinics. Its platform centralises core functions such as business operations, finance, marketing, IT and HR across branded practices like Maven Dental, Lumino The Dentists and 1300SMILES. This setup helps hundreds of locations and over 700 clinical partners focus on delivering high-quality dental care. Its goal is to improve efficiency, enable clinicians to grow their practices, and provide patient-centered oral health services across the region.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Auckland, New Zealand

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • OTPP updated Abano holdings on 2026-08-19, signaling continued institutional backing and stability.
  • Abano kept hiring in 2026, including Queenstown and Whanganui dentists, indicating active patient-demand coverage.
  • Lumino's 2026 graduate program and 500-plus professionals strengthen the pipeline for future clinic growth.

What critics are saying

  • A 2024 Queensland Supreme Court wrongful dismissal suit from Mike Timoney threatens expensive discovery and damages.
  • The 2024-2025 takeover-cost feud with Healthcare Partners exposes governance friction and shareholder distrust.
  • Heavy leverage, with about NZ$116 million debt in January 2026, constrains acquisitions and resilience.

What makes Abano Healthcare unique

  • Abano runs the largest Australasian dental support network, spanning Lumino, Maven, and 1300SMILES.
  • Its 125-plus-practice Lumino network and centralized services create scale dentists cannot replicate alone.
  • Graduate programs, relocation support, and multi-site careers help Abano recruit clinicians across New Zealand.

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Headcount

6 month growth

45%

1 year growth

45%

2 year growth

45%
AVCJ
Aug 24th, 2021
BGH-owned Abano to buy Australia dentistry business | AVCJ

Abano Healthcare, a New Zealand dentistry chain owned by BGH Capital and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), has agreed to acquire Australian peer 1300 Smiles for an enterprise valuation of A$165 million ($120 million).