Dental Therapist Skill Assessment
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ROL;CSOL
Descriptions
Examines and treats diseases of the teeth in preschool, primary and secondary school children under the general supervision of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.
Job Description
- Providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
- Providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
- Removing deposits from teeth
- Applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
- Taking impressions of the mouth
- Taking dental radiographs
- Administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
- Fabricating full and partial dentures
- Constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
- Repairing and relining denture bases
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
VETASSES group A
How to Apply- Select a nominated occupation for assessment based on the purpose of your visa application;
- Through the VETASSESS online application system, fill in the form, deduct the fee, and upload the documents;
- Track application progress and follow application status
- If additional documents are required, VETASSESS will send an email notification;
- After completing the skills assessment application, you can view the results and download the result letter in the VETASSESS online application system. A copy of the result letter will generally not be mailed to you unless you request it in the skills assessment application and pay the postage.
Skills Assessment RequirementsWork Experience Requirements
- In the past 5 years, you must have at least 1 year of post-graduate work experience that is highly relevant to your academic qualifications. Only paid, full-time work experience can be recognized (internships, work during doctoral studies (partially subsidized by the school), and other part-time work are not considered work experience).
Academic Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor degree or above. (If the applicant does not have a degree certificate, he/she cannot apply for Group A job evaluation);
- The academic degree and major are highly relevant to the nominated occupation;
English Language Requirements
- No need to provide proof of English language proficiency
Assessment Authority- VETASSES
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