Dental Hygienist, Prosthetist, Technicians, and Therapists
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:
- provide oral health educational programs to children, parents and the community
- give fluoride therapy
- remove deposits from teeth
- apply non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
- take dental radiographs and impressions of the mouth
- administer local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
- construct full and partial dentures, mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
- 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.
Dental Hygienist
ANZSCO ID 411211
Job Description
Assist in preventing dental decay by cleaning patients' teeth and educating them on dental hygiene and oral health
Dental Prosthetist
ANZSCO ID 411212
Job Description
provide diagnostic, preventive and fabrication services for partial and complete dentures and mouth guards
Dental Technician
ANZSCO ID 411213
Job Description
design, make and repair the dental appliances used for improving a patients’ appearance, speech or ability to chew
Specialisation:
- Dental Laboratory Assistant
Dental Therapist
ANZSCO ID 411214
Job Description
provides preventative and restorative dental care, usually for children and adolescents
Specialisation:
- Oral Health Therapist