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Dental Therapist

UNIT GROUP 4112 DENTAL HYGIENISTS, TECHNICIANS AND THERAPISTS

• DENTAL HYGIENISTS, TECHNICIANS AND THERAPISTS provide supportive dental services in preventative and restorative dental procedures, and construct and repair dental appliances.

  Indicative Skill Level:
  Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

  In Australia:

  • AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
  
  In New Zealand:
  • NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
  
  At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

  Registration or licensing may be required.

  Tasks Include:

  • providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
  • providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
  • removing deposits from teeth
  • applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
  • taking impressions of the mouth
  • taking dental radiographs
  • administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
  • fabricating full and partial dentures
  • constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
  • repairing and relining denture bases
  
  Occupations:
  • 411211 Dental Hygienist
  • 411212 Dental Prosthetist
  • 411213 Dental Technician
  • 411214 Dental Therapist

411211 DENTAL HYGIENIST

• Carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.

  Skill Level: 2

411212 DENTAL PROSTHETIST

• Alternative Title:
  • Clinical Dental Technician
  
  Designs, constructs, repairs and fits dentures and mouthguards. Registration or licensing is required.

  Skill Level: 2

411213 DENTAL TECHNICIAN

• Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances. Registration or licensing may be required.

  Skill Level: 2

  Specialisation:

  • Dental Laboratory Assistant

411214 DENTAL THERAPIST

• Examines and treats diseases of the teeth in preschool, primary and secondary school children under the general supervision of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.

  Skill Level: 2

  Specialisation:

  • Oral Health Therapist