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DENTIST

ANZSCO 252312 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A dentist diagnoses and treats dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth and other dento-facial structures using surgery and other techniques. Registration or licensing is required in Australia. Dentist is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Dentist Alternative Titles

 

  • Dental Practitioner 
  • Dental Surgeon

 

Dentist Occupation Lists
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GROUP: 2523 DENTAL PRACTITIONERS

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a dentist in Australia is to diagnose and treat dental diseases, restores normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health. The number of job openings for dental practitioners going forward is expected to be low.

 

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 dentist 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 a Dentist.

 

Occupations within the Dentist Group

 

 

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

 

Dentist 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

 

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

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Dentist 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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