Dental Hygienist, Technicians, Prosthetists, and Therapists give supportive dental services in protective and corrective dental procedures. They also build and repair dental appliances. Common duties include:
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provide oral health educational programs to children, parents and the community
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give fluoride therapy
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remove deposits from teeth
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apply non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
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take dental radiographs and impressions of the mouth
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administer local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
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construct full and partial dentures, mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
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repair and reline denture bases
Dental Hygienist, Technicians, Prosthetists, and Therapists work in most parts of Australia, with the biggest share of Dental Hygienist, Technicians, Prosthetists and Therapists are in South Australia. They work primarily in the Healthcare and Social Assistance, Manufacturing and Whole Trade industries.
In recent years, demand for Dental Hygienist, Technicians, Prosthetists, and Therapists have grown strongly and is expected to continue in the future. Growth continues in the next five years, from 7,200 in 2018 to 7,400 by 2023 or around 4,000 job openings in 5 years.
Minimum requirements for Dental Hygienist, Technicians, Prosthetists, and Therapists include
diploma, relevant work experience, and registration.