Group
Occupation
269231 Dental Specialist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
269231 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
Skill level: 1
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