Group
Occupation
266231 Dental Specialist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
266231 Dental Specialist
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities, and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist techniques.
Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations
- Endodontist
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Oral Pathologist
- Orthodontist
- Paedodontist
- Periodontist
- Prosthodontist
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Examines patients' teeth, gums, and related facial structures to diagnose and treat complex dental conditions caused by injuries, decay, or malformations of the teeth and mouth
- Performs and interprets dental radiographs (X-rays) and other diagnostic tests
- Prescribes medications and administers anaesthesia to patients as necessary
- Collaborates with other dental professionals to develop treatment plans, explain them to patients, and monitor progress
- May surgically remove teeth or tumours, and perform restorative and cosmetic oral and maxillofacial surgery on patients
- May use specialised techniques to make dental prostheses and orthodontic devices for aesthetic and functional correction