Dental Therapist 3492-11
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Job description
Examines and treats ailments of the teeth and gums, mainly among pre-school and primary school age children, under the supervision of dentists.
Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Diploma or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Yes | Yes | No |
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 your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is the authority in Australia responsible for assessing this occupation for the purposes of skilled migration.
Factors which are taken into account in assessments include the education system of the country concerned, the awarding institution, and the level, structure, length and content of the program of study undertaken.
This occupation may also require you to obtain licensing and registration from the relevant professional body before you can practise your occupation in Australia.
For more information about having your qualification assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: http://www.vetassess.com.au
For State/ Territory information please see below.
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 wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Registration is compulsory.
College of Dental Therapy
Corner of Mons and Darcy Rds
Westmead NSW 2145
Telephone: 61 2 9633 2333
Fax: 61 2 9891 4214
Victoria
Registration is compulsory.
Dental Practice Board of Victoria
Level 13, 114 Albert Road
South Melbourne Vic. 3205
Postal Address:
PO Box 7050
St Kilda Road Vic. 8005
Telephone: 61 3 9694 9900
Fax: 61 3 9699 4711
Email: office@dentprac.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.dentprac.vic.gov.au
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Dental Board of Queensland
Level 8, Forestry House
160 Mary Street
Brisbane Qld 4001
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2438
Brisbane Qld 4001
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2508
Email: Dental@healthregboards.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.dentalboard.qld.gov.au
South Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Dental Board of South Australia
Unit 9, 59 Fullarton Rd
Kent Town SA 5067
Postal Address:
PO Box 4002
Norwood South SA 5067
Telephone: 61 8 8364 5358
Fax: 61 8 8364 5351
Email: registrar@dentalboardsa.com.au
Website: http://www.dentalboardsa.com.au
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
The Dental Board of Western Australia
2nd Floor, 15 Rheola Street
West Perth WA 6005
Telephone: 61 8 9321 8499
Fax: 61 8 9481 3686
Tasmania
Registration is compulsory.
Dental Registration Board of Tasmania
7 Stoke Street
New Town Tas. 7008
Postal Address:
PO Box 47
New Town Tas. 7008
Telephone: 61 3 6278 9820
Fax: 61 3 6278 8820
Email: dentas@bigpond.net.au
Website: http://www.dentalboard.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Northern Territory Dental Board Health Professions Licensing Authority
2nd Floor, Harbourview Plaza
Cnr McMinn and Bennett Streets
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address:
GPO Box 4221
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 4157
Fax: 61 8 8999 4196
Email: healthprofessions.ths@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.nt.gov.au/health/
(under DHCS Services, scroll down to Health Professions Licensing)
Australian Capital Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Dental Technicians and Prosthetists Board of the ACT
Scala House
11 Torrens Street
Braddon ACT 2612
Telephone: 61 2 6205 1601
Fax: 61 2 6205 1602
Email: dentalboard@act.gov.au
Website: ACT Government Health Information
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
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.
New South Wales
New South Wales Dental Therapists Association
NSWDTA
PO Box 48
WESTMEAD NSW 2145
Email: nswdta@adohta.net.au
Victoria
Victorian Dental Therapists Association Inc. (VDTA)
Postal Address:
PO Box 154
Parkville Vic. 3054
Telephone: 61 0421 976 764
Email: info@vdta.org.au
Website: http://www.vdta.org.au
Queensland
Dental and Oral Health Therapist Association of Queensland Inc
Postal Address:
DOHTAQ
PO Box 405
Nundah Qld 4012
Telephone: 61 7 3385 0439
Email: dohtaq@adohta.net.au
Website: www.dohtaq.com.au
South Australia
South Australian Dental Therapists Association
SADTA
PO Box 547
TORRENSVILLE SA 5031
Email: sadta@adohta.net.au
Western Australia
Dental Therapists and Hygienists Association of Western Australia
DTHAWA
PO Box 111
COMO WA 6952
Email: dthawa@iexpress.net.au
Tasmania
Tasmanian Dental Therapists Association
Postal Address:
TDTA
PO Box 496
Sandy Bay Tas. 7009
Telephone: 0439 380 210
Email: tdta@adohta.net.au
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Dental Therapists Association
NTDTA
PO Box 42682
CASUARINA NT 0810
Email: debbie.beldham@nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory Dental Therapists Association
Postal Address:
ACTDTA
PO Box 1114
Woden ACT 2606
Email: actdta@adohta.net.au