About this role
Dental Therapists examine and treat diseases of the teeth in preschool, primary and secondary school children under the general supervision of a Dentist.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Dental Therapist include:
- 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
- applies non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
- takes impressions of the mouth
- takes dental radiographs.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Dental Therapist
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4 courses
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Certificate III in Dental Assisting
HLT35021
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 1 year
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- 1–2 years
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- 6 months – 2 years
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available