Registered Migration Australia

Dental Specialist

anzsco 252311

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

Specialisations

• Endodontist
  
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
  
• Oral Pathologist
  
• Orthodontist
  
• Paedodontist
  
• Periodontist
  
• Prosthodontist
  

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• RSMS Occupations List
  
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
  
• Skilled Occupations List
  

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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.

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
  

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.

Occupations in this Group

• 252311 Dental Specialist
  
• 252312 Dentist
  
• 252213 Naturopath
  
• 252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
  
• 252215 Traditional Maori Health Practitioner
  
• 252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec
  

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