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DENTAL SPECIALIST

ANZSCO 252311 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A Dental Specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist techniques. Registration or licensing is required in Australia. Dental Specialist is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Specialisations

 

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

 

Dental Specialist Occupation Lists
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GROUP: 2523 DENTAL PRACTITIONERS

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a dental specialist in Australia is to 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.

 

Tasks

  • diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
  • providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
  • providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
  • providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
  • performing routine orthodontic treatment
  • restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
  • assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
  • educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
  • leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists

 

Skill Level

Occupations in the dental specialist unit group (Group 2523) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). 

Registration or licensing is required in Australia as Dental Specialist.

Occupations within the Dental Specialist Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the dental specialist group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Dental Specialist is currently assessed with ADC - (Australian Dental Council); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Dental Specialist in Australia is $ 79,915 for male employees and $ 85,175 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 48.5 Females: 39.2 Persons: 41.9

 

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2523) Dental practitioners - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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