252311 Dental Specialist

252311 Dental Specialist

Occupation Overview:

Dental Specialistbelongs to the occupation unit group of 2523 Dental Practitioners and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a dental specialist must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Key Tasks:

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

Skills Assessment Authority:

The Australian Dental Council (ADC) is the designated skills assessing authority for migration purposes for dental specialists and dentists.

UNIT GROUP 2523 Dental Practitioners

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks include:

• diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
• providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
• providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
• providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
• performing routine orthodontic treatment
• restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
• assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
• educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
• leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists

Occupations:

• 252311 Dental Specialist
• 252312 Dentist

Australian Visa Options for 252311 Dental Specialist

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

• General Skilled Migration program.
• Employer Sponsored Visa program.

If you are interested in understanding more about migrating to Australia and the prospect of working and living in Australia, please book a consultation with Ausdirect Migration today and our immigration experts will guide you along the journey.