Overview
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist 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
Specialisations
- Endodontist
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Oral Pathologist
- Orthodontist
- Paedodontist
- Periodontist
- Prosthodontist
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
24 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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| 10772NAT: Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group and Community Work) | |
10311NAT: Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility
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