ANZSCO 411213

Dental Technician

Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances.

Skills assessment authority
VETASSESS
Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Visas for Dental Technician

Skilled Nominated (190)Skilled Work Regional (491)Skills in Demand (482)Employer Nomination (186)Skilled Employer Regional (494)

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

Specialisations

Dental Laboratory Assistant

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing may be required.

State nomination

7 state(s) nominate Dental Technician for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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