Unit Group

2691 Dental Hygienists, Prosthetists and Therapists

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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2691 Dental Hygienists, Prosthetists and Therapists

Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with oral health disease and removable dental prostheses, prevent oral disease and promote healthy oral behaviours.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Subcategories

269131 Dental Hygienist
269132 Dental Prosthetist
269133 Oral Health Therapist or Dental Therapist