Description
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
1
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Oral Health Therapist
Skills Assessment Authority
VETASSESS
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 4112 Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists
Description
provide supportive dental services in preventative and restorative dental procedures, and construct and repair dental appliances.
Tasks
- 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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification.
At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupations Dental Technician and Dental Prosthetist have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or 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.