Dental Assistant course australia

Dental Assistant Course

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist, which contributes to the quality of oral health care.

Dental Assistants prepare patients for dental examination and assist Dental Practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

dental assistant course australia
dental assistant course

Course Details

Duration: 1.5 – 2 years including holidays

Intake: January, April, July and October

Costs: starts from $11,000 – $14,000 per year

Locations: Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney

Career opportunities: Dental Assistant, Dental Nurse

Course Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age.
  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 or equivalent.
  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

Graduate Outcome

Weekly income on average is $1,116 based on Job Outlook.

Tasks and duties

  • receiving and preparing patients
  • arranging and handing instruments, medication, and other dental requisites to Dental Practitioners
  • preparing dental materials and processing X-rays
  • using suction devices and water sprays
  • performing routine maintenance on equipment
  • sterilising and preventing cross infection of equipment
  • may advise patients on dental health education and post-operative care and procedures
  • may act as receptionist for Dental Practitioners
  • may perform billing and other clerical tasks
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