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Occupation

311232 Dental Technician

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

311232 Dental Technician

Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Dental Laboratory Assistant

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Creates models of the mouth and teeth from impressions taken by a dental practitioner
  • Makes replacement braces, retainers or dentures for patients using plastic, metal or ceramic materials
  • Crafts braces, mouthguards and plates for correcting irregular or damaged teeth
  • Designs, constructs and repairs ceramic restorations such as crowns, bridges or dentures
  • Polishes and finishes braces or retainers before they are placed in a patient's mouth