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442331 · OSCA 2024

Dental Assistant

Classification: Occupation
Skill level: 4
Major group: Community and Personal Service Workers

Classification

Major group: 4Community and Personal Service Workers
Sub-major group: 44Health Support Workers and Assistants
Minor group: 442Patient and Health Care Assistants
Unit group: 4423Dental Assistants

Description

Prepares patients for dental examination, and assists dental practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

Alternative titles

Dental Nurse

Unit group

4423 · Dental Assistants

Description

Prepare patients for dental examinations, and assist dental practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

Skill level

Australia

4

Occupation skill level 4

Tasks

Tasks include

Assists dental practitioners during dental procedures
Sterilises and prepares dental instruments and equipment
Takes and develops dental radiographs (X-rays)
Prepares dental materials such as cements, impression materials and restorative materials
Provides fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
Educates patients about maintaining good oral health, along with oral health care procedures
Maintains and updates patient records and treatment plans
Applies infection control procedures in the dental practice
Orders and maintains dental supplies and equipment

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