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Dental Assistant -ANZSCO : 423211

Skill Level 4
State Capital Visa subclass 189 Visa subclass 190 Visa subclass 489
ACT Australian Capital Territory Canberra
NSW New South Wales Sydney
NT Northern Territory Darwin
QLD Queensland Brisbane
SA South Australia Adelaide
TAS Tasmania Hobart
VIC Victoria Melbourne
WA Western Australia Perth

Major Group: 4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 42 – Carers and Aides | Minor Group: 423 – Personal Carers and Assistants | Unit Group: 4232 – Dental Assistants
Description: Prepares patients for dental examination and assists Dental Practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.
Skill Level 4 : Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
– AQF Certificate II or III.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Alternative Titles
  • Dental Chairside Assistant
  • Dental Nurse
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Description: Prepare patients for dental examination and assist Dental Practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks
Receiving and preparing patients
Arranging and handing instruments, medication, and other dental requisites to Dental Practitioners
Preparing dental materials and processing X-rays
Using suction devices and water sprays
Performing routine maintenance on equipment
Sterilising and preventing cross infection of equipment
May advise patients on dental health education and post-operative care and procedures
May act as receptionist for Dental Practitioners
May perform billing and other clerical tasks