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Dental Assistant

OSCA 442331·ANZSCO 423211

Employed

26,600

Part-time share

62.9%

Female share

97.5%

Median age

31 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Dental Assistant is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Dental Assistant. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Dental Assistant. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Prepares patients for dental examination, and assists dental practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

What they typically do

  • Assists dental practitioners during dental procedures
  • Sterilises and prepares dental instruments and equipment
  • Takes and develops dental radiographs (X-rays)
  • Prepares dental materials such as cements, impression materials and restorative materials
  • Provides fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
  • Educates patients about maintaining good oral health, along with oral health care procedures
  • Maintains and updates patient records and treatment plans
  • Applies infection control procedures in the dental practice
  • Orders and maintains dental supplies and equipment

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dental Assistant.