DENTAL HYGIENISTS, TECHNICIANS AND THERAPISTS 4112
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
