3492-13 Dental Hygienist
Carries out preventative therapy related to dental hygiene under the direction of dentists.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- instructs patients in dental health and hygiene
- applies and removes periodontal packs
- selects, applies and removes orthodontic bands
- issues pre- and post-operative instructions to patients
- removes sutures
- applies therapeutic agents and fissure sealants to teeth
- scales, polishes and root planes teeth
- polishes dental restorations
- takes impressions for mouthguard construction
- may assist with dental radiography
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