My name is Tim Wenas. Since selling my busy 4 surgery private practice clinic in 2023 (Verdant Dental) to have a (slightly) less stressful life, I've been doing some casual teaching at the University of Melbourne School of Dental Science. I'm based in Melbourne, and available for short term locum placements across Australia (including regional/rural locations) - I'm keen to explore our wide and wonderful country!
As a locum dentist, it's appropriate for me to provide general and emergency dental care. I choose not to perform implant or orthodontic care, advanced surgical procedures or ongoing endodontic treatments, but happy to provide emergency/palliative care in these areas as required.
I treat all staff and patients with the utmost respect, and am able to recognise and adapt to any clinic's treatment philosophies. I do not require specific instruments or materials, and can work with whatever equipment is available.
At this time, I am available for 1-2 week locum positions around Australia. Depending on your location, accommodation, travel costs and car provision can be negotiated.
Whether it's a holiday, emergency or other reason, your clinic cannot afford to be unproductive or closed from a lack of dental operators. As a clinic owner myself, I know of the regular outgoings costs including rent/lease/mortgages, wages, utilities, insurances and more. Your patients want to know their needs will be met to a high standard, and you can't afford to have your patients find another dental clinic.
Benefits of having a locum dentist:
Locum services are available for the greater of a daily retainer ($800 +GST) or 50% of invoices (+GST) generated per day.
In addition, accommodation, travel costs and car provision costs will be quoted per individual placement. Placements within Victoria (and possibly bordering areas of SA and NSW) will not incur car provision costs as I'll bring my own car.
Frequently asked questions
I operate under a company structure with ABN and will submit a tax invoice to you on completion of the placement, with payment expected within 7 business days. Clinics operating under a company or trust structure will require the personal guarantee of the companty/trust director or clinic owner.
Interested in my services? Please read on for more details.
Please review the above section on fees and costs to ensure you understand and accept.
Please send me a message (contact form at the bottom of this website) with your details, clinic location and dates required. If I am available, I'll contact you for more details, and organise a placement contract.
Following acceptance of the contract, feel relieved that your clinic will continue to operate in good hands. I'm happy to accept all guidance in how your clinic operates and strive to provide excellent performance for your staff and patients.
As a practice owner myself, I've dealt with all the issues you've dealt with. Staff conflicts, patient demands, expectation management, fussy diva dentists, production issues and counselling. I managed 30 staff and dentists through Victoria's covid lockdowns and survived - nothing else can phase me anymore!
A Christmas party gathering for my old dental clinic
Dr Tim Wenas
Dr Tim Wenas
812 Consulting Pty Ltd, ABN 81 110 487 342
Based in Melbourne, Serving the whole of Australia
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