Dental Hygienist - 411211
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
3492-13 Dental Hygienist
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Job description
Carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 4112 - Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant, you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority.
The assessment authority for a Dental Hygienist and a Dental Therapist is Vocational Education and Training
Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
See: VETASSESS
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory for Dental Hygienist and a Dental Therapist.
The Dental Board of Western Australia
See: Dental Board of Western
Australia
All other states
The Dental Board of Australia
See:The Dental Board of Australia
Professional associations
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
Dental Hygienists' Association of Australia
See: Dental Hygienists' Association of Australia
New South Wales
Dental Therapists
New South Wales Dental
Therapists Association.
Email: nswdta@adohta.net.au
Victoria
Dental Prosthetists and Dental Technicians
Australian Dental Association - Victorian Branch
See: Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch
Dental Therapists
Victorian Dental Therapists Association
See: Victorian Dental Therapists Association
Queensland
Dental Therapists
Dental and Oral Health Therapist Association of Queensland
See: Dental and Oral Health Therapist Association of Queensland
South Australia
Dental Therapists
South Australian Dental Therapists Association.
Email: sadta@adohta.net.au
Western Australia
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Dental Therapists and Hygienists Association of Western Australia
Email: dthawa@iexpress.net.au
Tasmania
Dental Therapists
Tasmanian Dental Therapists Association
Email: tdta@adohta.net.au
Northern Territory
Dental Therapists
Northern Territory Dental Therapists Association
Email: debbie.beldham@nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Dental Therapists
Australian Capital Territory Dental Therapists Association
Email: actdta@adohta.net.au