Dental Assistant

Main tasks

• Assists dental practitioners during dental procedures
• Sterilises and prepares dental instruments and equipment
• Takes and develops dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Prepares dental materials such as cements, impression materials and restorative materials
• Provides fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
• Educates patients about maintaining good oral health, along with oral health care procedures
• Maintains and updates patient records and treatment plans
• Applies infection control procedures in the dental practice
• Orders and maintains dental supplies and equipment

State nomination

Each state nominates different occupations for the 190 and 491 visas.