Career
Dental Practitioners
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$2,297
Prospects
Low
Employed in Australia
12,100
Growth
Very strong growth
Overview
Dental Practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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
Training & Qualifications
University
- Bachelor of Dental Science
Short Courses Available
- Graduate Diploma of Aesthetic Orthodontics (Sequential Aligner Therapy)
- Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontics Treatments
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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