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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of a dental prosthetist who works as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management of a person who requires provision of removable dentures; and who also provides unique flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least of 240 hours of dental prosthetist clinical practice work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
A graduate holding an Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics approved by the Dental Board of Australia is able to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. Further information on registration is available at www.dentalboard.gov.au
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
This course has 240 mandatory work placement hours.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture | Core |
| Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth | Core |
| Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage | Core |
| Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan | Core |
| Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materials | Core |
| Implement an individualised oral hygiene program | Core |
| Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis | Core |
| Perform maintenance treatment for patient with removable dental prostheses | Core |
| Process reusable medical devices and equipment | Core |
| Research and apply evidence to practice | Core |
| Take impressions | Core |
| Contribute to strategic workforce planning | Elective |
| Implement an oral health promotion program | Elective |
| Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Manage budgets and financial plans | Elective |
| Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| Monitor business records systems | Elective |
| Take a clinical photograph | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Dental Prosthetist
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Dental Prosthetists design, construct, repair and fit dentures and mouthguards.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Dental Technician
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Dental Technicians construct and repair dentures and other dental appliances.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
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This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.
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How to enrol in this course
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