Job Number:
49309
Department:
Department of Health
Job Title:
Dental Therapist
Salary:
Master Pay Scale Point 13 ($31,795 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 23 ($51,545 per month).
Entry Requirements:
Candidates should have –
(a) (i) a qualification obtained after three years of formal training in dental therapy, or equivalent, in a recognised institution [See Note (1)]; or
(ii) an Advanced Diploma in Dental Therapy awarded by a recognised Hong Kong institution, or equivalent [See Note (1)];
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [See Note (2)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
(c) be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English; and
(d) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) [See Note (3)].
(a) (i) a qualification obtained after three years of formal training in dental therapy, or equivalent, in a recognised institution [See Note (1)]; or
(ii) an Advanced Diploma in Dental Therapy awarded by a recognised Hong Kong institution, or equivalent [See Note (1)];
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [See Note (2)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
(c) be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English; and
(d) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) [See Note (3)].
Note:
(1) Candidates who are expected to meet the requirement in 2025 may also apply.
(2) For civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(3) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the BLNST is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the BLNST will be considered for appointment.
For candidates who have not taken the relevant BLNST or have not attained a pass result in the relevant BLNST at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant BLNST during the recruitment process.
(4) Applicants should submit copies of relevant documents in support of their (i) qualification in Dental Therapy; and (ii) language proficiency.
(2) For civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(3) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the BLNST is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the BLNST will be considered for appointment.
For candidates who have not taken the relevant BLNST or have not attained a pass result in the relevant BLNST at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant BLNST during the recruitment process.
(4) Applicants should submit copies of relevant documents in support of their (i) qualification in Dental Therapy; and (ii) language proficiency.
Duties:
A Dental Therapist is mainly deployed on undertaking the following dental work on patients below the age of 18 under the supervision of Dental Officers –
(a) dental examinations and prophylactic treatment including scaling and polishing of teeth, application of fissure sealants, topical fluorides and medicaments;
(b) filling and extraction of teeth using local anaesthetic where necessary;
(c) radiographic examinations of the teeth and supporting structures and the jaws; and
(d) oral health instruction and education in dental health on an individual or group basis.
(Remarks:
(1) Required to wear uniform.
(2) May be required to work outside normal working hours.)
(a) dental examinations and prophylactic treatment including scaling and polishing of teeth, application of fissure sealants, topical fluorides and medicaments;
(b) filling and extraction of teeth using local anaesthetic where necessary;
(c) radiographic examinations of the teeth and supporting structures and the jaws; and
(d) oral health instruction and education in dental health on an individual or group basis.
(Remarks:
(1) Required to wear uniform.
(2) May be required to work outside normal working hours.)
Terms of Appointment:
A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.
General Notes:
(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(h) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They must submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by e-mail (appts_registry1@dh.gov.hk).
(j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(h) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They must submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by e-mail (appts_registry1@dh.gov.hk).
(j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.
How to apply:
Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
Applicants are required to submit copies of the required documents mentioned in Note (4) by e-mail address (appts_registry1@dh.gov.hk) on or before 7 August 2025. The title of the post being applied for and the on-line application number should be quoted in the e-mail and copies of the supporting documents.
Applicants should provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by email in about four to six weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Applicants are required to submit copies of the required documents mentioned in Note (4) by e-mail address (appts_registry1@dh.gov.hk) on or before 7 August 2025. The title of the post being applied for and the on-line application number should be quoted in the e-mail and copies of the supporting documents.
Applicants should provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by email in about four to six weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Contact Address:
Appointments Section, Department of Health, Room 1807, 18/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Enquiry Telephone:
2961 8527
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):
31/07/2025 23:59:00
Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):
Recruit (18 July 2025); Ming Pao Daily News (18 & 25 July 2025)
Application via Internet:
Available
Advertising Date
18/07/2025