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A Dental Technician makes dental appliances such as dentures or mouthguards. You might take casts or impressions of clients’ teeth and mouths and use them to construct prosthetic pieces. Dental Technicians use a range of techniques to make mouth appliances and may use materials including wire, ceramics or plastic. You might work for a dental practice or for a specialist appliance manufacturer.
Dental Technicians should have excellent fine motor skills and strong attention to detail. You’ll need to understand the needs of your clients and may have to use your analytical and problem solving abilities. Dental Technicians should be organised and be able to manage their time well.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Dental Technician. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
The HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is for experienced dental assistants who are ready to take their career to the next level. This nationally recognised qualification helps you develop an advanced skill set that includes dental radiology, infection controls and sterilisation methods, sterilised stock control, anaesthesia and conscious sedation, business administration, oral health programs, fluoride treatments, construction of dental appliances, patient records management, using medical terminology, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, dental career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
Are you an experienced dental assistant wanting to specialise in radiography work? Try the HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography). This nationally recognised qualification builds on your existing skills and knowledge and teaches you how to take dental x-rays and produce specific images according to the instructions of the dentist. The course covers: principles of radiation biology and how they apply to dentistry, exposing radiographic images, sterilising tools and equipment, on-the-job safety, using correct medical terminology, assisting with advanced dental procedures requiring anaesthesia and conscious sedation, business administration skills. Enquire now for entry requirements, dental radiology career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Interested in a career as a dental technician? How about the Bachelor of Dental Technology? This hands-on degree program will teach you how to manufacture dental and orthodontic appliances like dentures, bridges and crowns. You’ll be working with cutting edge technologies while gaining the skills you need to support referring dentists from your own private laboratory or public health organisations. The Bachelor of Dental Technology is often completed alongside the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics. This will expand your skill-set to include patient diagnosis and clinical treatment. Enquire now for the full list of admissions criteria, complementary degree programs, and universities in your area that offer the Bachelor of Dental Technology..
Average duration: 36 months.
Become a qualified dental prosthetist with the HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to construct and insert dentures and removable mouthguards used for sporting activities. The course covers: taking impressions, developing treatment plants, performing maintenance, oral health, taking clinical photographs, business and administration skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements and enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 24 months.
The HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology will teach you how to construct and repair dentures, crowns, bridges and other orthodontic appliances. This hands-on qualification for dental technicians in recognised by employers and dentists Australia-wide. The course covers: models, impression trays, registration rims, alloy frameworks, alloy structures, crown and bridge structures, immediate dentures, partial dentures, oral splints, using CAD systems, infection controls, work health and safety, workplace communication, first aid, diversity, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Dental Technician generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 2,700 people employed as a Dental Technician in Australia compared to 2,900 five years ago. Dental Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Diploma of Dental Technology is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Dental Technician. You’ll learn to construct dental restorations and appliances and perform repairs on dentures and other pieces. You could also consider a Diploma of Dental Prosthetics.
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Here are some potential career pathways within dentistry. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Dentistry
Dental Assistant
$1,150 weekly pay
Dental Lab Assistant
Dental Nurse
Dental Technician
Oral Health Therapist
$1,440 weekly pay
Prosthetic Technician
Treatment Coordinator
$1,350 weekly pay
Dental Hygienist
Dental Prosthetist
$1,550 weekly pay
Dentist
$2,800 weekly pay
Endodontist
$1,500 weekly pay
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Orthodontist
Paediatric Dentist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
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