Dentist
OSCA 269232·ANZSCO 252312
14,200
52.3%
48.2%
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Graduate Diploma of Aesthetic Orthodontics (Sequential Aligner Therapy), Graduate Diploma of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Appliance Therapy, and Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments.
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About this career
Diagnoses and treats dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth, and other dentofacial structures using surgery and other techniques.
What they typically do
- Examines patients' teeth and mouths to diagnose and treat dental diseases, injuries or decay
- Performs routine dental surgeries and other procedures, such as fillings and crowns, to treat dental conditions
- Restores and replaces missing or damaged teeth
- Performs cosmetic dental procedures to improve the appearance of patients' teeth
- Prescribes medications and administers local anaesthesia to patients as necessary
- Educates patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive dental care
- Refers patients with complex issues to Dental Specialists for specialised treatment
- May conduct surgical procedures such as tooth extractions or root canals
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dentist.
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Graduate Diploma of Aesthetic Orthodontics (Sequential Aligner Therapy)
11340NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Graduate Diploma of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Appliance Therapy
11374NAT · AQF 8 · 0 providers
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Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments
11392NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers