Dental Therapist ANZSCO 411214: Job , Requirements & PR Visa

Dental Therapist ANZSCO Code: 411214

A dental therapist is someone who works to protect our teeth from any disease. They especially treat preschool, primary and secondary school children. The duties of dental therapists are to provide therapy to repair or maintain oral health. This therapy reduces risk and treats gum disease with scaling, polishing and root care to remove hard deposits and plaque. They may also apply medications and solutions to protect your mouth and gums. A dental therapist shows you that by doing correct flossing and brushing, you can take care of your dental hygiene, and also suggests that you follow some other oral hygiene techniques, according to your personal requirements. Moreover, they offer dietary guidance on which foods will be best for your gums and which are not, and other information, such as how to give up smoking.

A dental therapist is a link between a dental hygienist and a dentist. They are involved in many tasks, like they do regular checkups, to understand your oral health. If they find any problem, either they will treat it or if the problem is not under their control, they will refer it to a dentist. A dental therapist has a good qualification in restoring teeth. They use modern techniques to fill your tooth and treat cavities. They have the ability to work comfortably with patients, help them maintain their oral hygiene. Dental therapists also contribute their time in community outreach, giving education and services in schools, care homes, and other locations to reach helpless populations who have limited options for their dental care.

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Skill Level:	2
Alternative Title:	Dental Hygienist
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	411214

Dental Therapist Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In a few points, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be needed in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be needed. This occupation demands a qualification considered as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor's Degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

Tasks Include:

Providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
Providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
Removing deposits from teeth
Carries out oral examinations and checks teeth and gums for signs of decay and Disease
Cleans calcareous deposits and stains from teeth and the gum margins using specialised dental equipment
Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay
Applies rubber dams and temporary restorations
Extracts teeth where necessary
May conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment local or infrequent dental practice
May perform dental radiography
May administer local anaesthesia and analgesics