Dental Specialist - Anzsco

DENTAL SPECIALIST-ANZSCO :252311

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State		Capital
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
ACT	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra

ANZSCO 252311: DENTAL SPECIALIST

Major Group: 2 - Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 25 - Health Professionals | Minor Group: 252 - Health Therapy Professionals | Unit Group: 2523 - Dental Practitioners

Description: Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist techniques. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Specialisations

Endodontist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral Pathologist
Orthodontist
Paedodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

UNIT GROUP 2523: DENTAL PRACTITIONERS

Description: Diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health.

Skill Level: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks

diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
performing routine orthodontic treatment
restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists

Other occupations in this Unit Group

252312 - Dentist