Career pathway
Dental Hygienist
ANZSCO 411211
Employed
1,300
Part-time share
71%
Female share
96%
Median age
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Dental Hygienists carry out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist.
What they typically do
- Provides educational programmes to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health.
- Provides fluoride therapy by applying re-mineralising solutions and desensitising agents.
- Removes deposits from teeth.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
23.4%
SA
21.7%
WA
18.8%
VIC
16.9%
QLD
14.3%
ACT
2.5%
TAS
1.4%
NT
1%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dental Hygienist.
- View qualification
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
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