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 >> 6391-11 Dental Assistant

6391-11	Dental Assistant
	Dental Chairside Assistant
	Dental Nurse

Prepares patients for dental examinations and assists dentists in providing care and treatment.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

receives and prepares patients
arranges and hands instruments, medication and other dental requisites to dentists
prepares dental materials
takes, processes and mounts X-rays
uses suction devices and water sprays
performs routine maintenance on equipment
may advise patients on dental health education and post-operative care and procedures
may act as the dentist's receptionist
may perform billing and other clerical tasks