Overview
Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
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
Specialisations
- Dental Laboratory Assistant
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
30 courses found.
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HLT55118: Diploma of Dental Technology
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HLT55115: Diploma of Dental Technology
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HLT50512: Diploma of Dental Technology
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HLT50507: Diploma of Dental Technology
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HLT50502: Diploma of Dental Technology
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HLT35115: Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
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HLT26015: Certificate II in Population Health
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| CHC42810: Certificate IV in Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance) | |
91209NSW: Certificate IV in Indigenous Therapies
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91083NSW: Certificate III in Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
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91082NSW: Diploma of Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
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91081NSW: Certificate IV in Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
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80087ACT: Diploma of Dental Technology
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80086ACT: Advanced Diploma of Dental Technology
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51936: Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations
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51179: Certificate IV in Dental Technology
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50305: Certificate III in Dental Technician
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30735QLD: Certificate IV in Operational Safety
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30569QLD: Diploma of LMNT Neurotherapy
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30414QLD: Course in Lifting and Carrying in the Workplace
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22282VIC: Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
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22191VIC: Course in Service Co-ordination
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22056VIC: Course in Health (HIV and Hepatitis C Test Advisor)
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22024VIC: Course in Emergency Management of Asthma in the Workplace
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21922VIC: Certificate II in Continence Promotion and Care
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21921VIC: Course in Continence Awareness and Promotion
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21884VIC: Certificate IV in Arts for Health & Well-being
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10998NAT: Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education
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10740NAT: Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy
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10739NAT: Certificate III in Women's Advocacy
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