Dental Specialist
ANZSCO 252311
1,400
41%
32%
47 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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 Specialists (including Orthodontists) diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist techniques.
What they typically do
- Diagnoses dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories.
- Provides restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairs damaged and decayed teeth.
- Provides oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication.
- Restores oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses.
- Assists in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes.
- Leads a dental team which may comprise of dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants and other dental specialists.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dental Specialist.
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
52923WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers