2381-13 Dental Specialist
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery or other specialist techniques.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- receives referrals from dentists and medical practitioners
- examines patients and conducts X-ray examinations or special tests
- makes diagnoses on the basis of examinations and tests
- undertakes or arranges for treatment
- supervises patients' progress after treatment
Specialisations:
Endodontist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral Pathologist
Orthodontist
Paedodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
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