HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES

2381-13 Dental Specialist

Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery or other specialist techniques.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• receives referrals from dentists and medical practitioners
• examines patients and conducts X-ray examinations or special tests
• makes diagnoses on the basis of examinations and tests
• undertakes or arranges for treatment
• supervises patients’ progress after treatment

Specialisations:
Endodontist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral Pathologist
Orthodontist
Paedodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist