Dental Prosthetist
OSCA 269132·ANZSCO 411212
910
31.4%
18.8%
52 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics.
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About this career
Assesses, treats and manages patients for patient-removable prostheses, including implant-retained overdentures and flexible mouthguards for sport.
What they typically do
- Assesses, treats and provides removable dentures and dental appliances to patients
- Consults with patients to determine their dental prosthetic needs
- Designs, constructs, fits, adjusts and repairs dentures and mouthguards according to patient specifications
- Takes impressions and records of mouths for the manufacture of splints, stents, sleep apnoea or anti-snoring devices, and immediate dentures
- Provides advice and education on proper care and maintenance of dentures and mouthguards
- Collaborates with other dental practitioners to ensure optimal patient care
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dental Prosthetist.
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Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
HLT65015 · AQF 6 · 3 providers