Be at the 💙 of dentistry's future

Join a national network of practices, mentors, and learning experiences that set you up for success from day one.

At Bupa Dental, we believe that people are the path to better care — whether it's patients in our communities needing access to oral healthcare, graduates or practice managers looking to build meaningful careers, or principal dentists seeking autonomy and support.

As one of Australia's largest dental networks, with over 180+ practices nationwide, we serve hundreds of thousands of patients each year, providing comprehensive dental services across the country.

See how our practices, people and purpose come together to support early-career professionals.

We put you at the heart of healthcare

Our Graduate Programs are designed to support your transition from student to confident clinician. You'll be empowered to make a real difference in the lives of patients while building the skills, relationships, and confidence to thrive — no matter where your career takes you.

Here at Bupa, you'll be at the centre of our person-first approach to care. That means prioritising patient outcomes, building trusted relationships, and working alongside experienced clinical leaders who are committed to your growth.

In 2026, we're proud to offer two tailored graduate programs (the first of their kind) for early-career professionals: one for aspiring Dentists, and one for Oral Health Therapists. Each program is designed to help you gain practical experience, build clinical capability, and find your place in a profession that's about more than teeth — it's about people.

Discover more about why our people love working at Bupa and the opportunities available as you grow.

Now taking applications: 2026 Graduate Programs

Whether you're a final-year student or a recent graduate, our structured graduate programs for Dentists and Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) are designed to support your development, confidence, and clinical capability across Bupa’s national network.

2026 Graduate Dentist Program (12 months)

Start your dental career with the right support around you.

Our Graduate Dentist Program is designed to help you transition from university to independent practice with confidence. You’ll be part of a national network of 180+ clinics, gaining hands-on experience, tailored learning and one-on-one mentorship from experienced clinicians.

You'll begin with a six-month employee contract, with the flexibility to continue or transition into a Fee-for-Service Associate role for the remainder of the program. Along the way, you’ll build your clinical capability, strengthen your communication, personal, financial and leadership skills, and be supported to explore career pathways that align with your goals — both now and in the future.

2026 Graduate Oral Health Therapist Program (12 months)

Step into full-scope practice from day one.

Bupa’s Graduate Oral Health Therapist Program, (the first of its kind) is designed for new graduates in oral health therapy, dental hygiene or dental therapy who want to grow their confidence, capability and impact.

You’ll be employed for 30–38 hours per week across one or two Bupa practices, delivering meaningful care in a real-world setting. With mentoring from experienced OHTs, support from a dedicated Clinical Educator, and a strong focus on prevention, restorative care, orthodontics and oral health promotion, you’ll be empowered to work to your full clinical scope — and make a genuine difference in the communities you work with.

For more information, see below. 

About the programs

Key components of our programs cover:

The components of the program are indicative only and may change. Speak to us about the current program inclusions when you apply for the program.

What do these programs offer me?

From day one, you’ll be supported by experienced clinicians, mentors and educators committed to your development. You’ll build your clinical skills and confidence in real practice settings, supported by structured mentoring, formal learning, and day-to-day teamwork.

Our Graduate Programs include a combination of in-person and online training, one-on-one mentoring, and access to Bupa’s national dental network to help you thrive.

As a graduate, you’ll be supported through:

• A structured welcome and orientation experience, including early check-ins with your Practice Manager
• Weekly mentoring sessions and quarterly reviews with your clinical support team
• A tailored learning plan with CPD workshops, monthly webinars, and guest speaker sessions
• A year-long clinical case study project (Dentist Program), with the opportunity to present your work
• The chance to practise to your full clinical scope (OHT Program), including prevention, restorative care, orthodontics and more
• Day-to-day support from experienced dental assistants and clinicians across one or two Bupa practices
• Guidance from a dedicated Program Manager, Clinical Educator and Consultant OHT
• A final graduation event to celebrate your growth and connect with your graduate community

With over 180 Bupa Dental practices across Australia, you’ll be placed in one or two clinics based on location, mentorship availability and clinical scope requirements.

Health and lifestyle benefits

We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives outside of the office too. 

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Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate to consider this program. We also have a dedicated First Nations Candidate Experience team to offer support if required throughout the process. For more information or to yarn with our team visit our First Nations Careers page.

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