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269231 · OSCA 2024

Dental Specialist

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals
Sub-major group
26Health Professionals

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.

Specialisations

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

Unit group

2692 · Dentists and Dental Specialists

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

Occupation skill level 1

Australia

1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Examines patients' teeth, gums and related facial structures to diagnose and treat complex dental conditions caused by injuries, decay or malformations of the teeth and mouth
  • Performs and interprets dental radiographs (X-rays) and other diagnostic tests
  • Prescribes medications and administers anaesthesia to patients as necessary
  • Collaborates with other dental professionals to develop treatment plans, explain them to patients, and monitor progress
  • May surgically remove teeth or tumours, and perform restorative and cosmetic oral and maxillofacial surgery on patients
  • May use specialised techniques to make dental prostheses and orthodontic devices for aesthetic and functional correction

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