Dental Practitioners provide diagnosis and treatment of dental disease, recover normal oral function using various dental surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health. Common duties include:
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identify dental diseases using radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
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provide preventative oral health care like periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
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perform implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, orthodontics, damaged and decayed teeth repair other restorative oral care
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carry out oral surgical treatments such as a biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
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perform routine orthodontic treatment and restoration of oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
Dental Practitioners work in most parts of Australia. They work primarily in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry. In recent years, Complementary Health Therapists have shown growth and is predicted to continue in the future.
In recent years, demand for Dental Practitioners has grown strongly and is expected to continue in the next five years, from 16,300 in 2018 to 19,100 by 2023 or around 7,000 job openings in 5 years.
Minimum requirements for Dental Practitioners include bachelor’s degree, relevant work experience, and registration.