Overview
Diagnoses and treats dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth and other dento-facial structures using surgery and other techniques. Registration or licensing is required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks
- diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
- providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
- providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
- providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
- performing routine orthodontic treatment
- restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
- assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
- educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
- leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists
Alternative Titles
- Dental Practitioner
- Dental Surgeon
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
31 courses found.
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91543NSW: Diploma of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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91542NSW: Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91526NSW: Advanced Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91525NSW: Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91524NSW: Certificate IV in Clinical Hypnotherapy
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91161NSW: Diploma of Systemic Counselling Skills
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91160NSW: Advanced Diploma of Systemic Therapy (Group Work)
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91158NSW: Certificate IV in Introductory Counselling Skills
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69794: Diploma of Rehabilitation
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52923WA: Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
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52405WA: Certificate II in Aromatherapy
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52356: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Dermal Therapies
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52061: Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy
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51893: Certificate III in Aromatherapy
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51891: Certificate II in Aromatherapy
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40559SA: Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group and Community Work)
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30858QLD: Advanced Diploma of Body Psychotherapy
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30591QLD: Advanced Diploma of Rebirthing/Breathwork Mastery Trainer
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21437VIC: Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching
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21218VIC: Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Therapies)
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21054VIC: Diploma of Health Science (Medical Massage)
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15653NSW: Certificate IV in Natural Therapies (Nutrition and Herbal Remedies)
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11392NAT: Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments
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11374NAT: Graduate Diploma of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Appliance Therapy
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11340NAT: Graduate Diploma of Aesthetic Orthodontics (Sequential Aligner Therapy)
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10850NAT: Graduate Diploma of Aesthetic Orthodontics (Sequential Aligner Therapy)
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| 10772NAT: Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group and Community Work) | |
10548NAT: Graduate Diploma of Aesthetic Orthodontics (Sequential Aligner Therapy)
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10311NAT: Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility
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10233NAT: Graduate Diploma of Oral Medicine
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10232NAT: Graduate Diploma of Fixed Orthodontics
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