1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 6 Intermediate Clerical, Sales and Service Workers >> 63 Intermediate Service Workers >> 639 Miscellaneous Intermediate Service Workers >> 6391 Dental Assistants

UNIT GROUP 6391 DENTAL ASSISTANTS

DENTAL ASSISTANTS prepare patients for dental examination and assist dentists in providing care and treatment.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least one years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

receiving and preparing patients
arranging and handing instruments and dental requisites to dentists
preparing dental materials and processing X-rays
using suction devices and water sprays
performing routine maintenance on equipment

Occupations:

This section contains the following subsection :
6391-11 Dental Assistant