Occupation

269131 Dental Hygienist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

269131 Dental Hygienist

Assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages and educates to prevent oral disease, and promotes healthy oral behaviours. This may include non-surgical periodontal or gum treatment, preventative services and other oral care.

Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages and records patients' oral health status
  • Performs dental cleaning to remove plaque and calculus from teeth
  • Applies fluoride treatments and dental sealants
  • Takes dental radiographs (X-rays) to assist in diagnosis
  • Provides oral hygiene instructions and education to patients
  • Performs non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing) to treat gum disease
  • Collaborates with other dental practitioners to ensure optimal patient care