How do I become a dental technician
Get qualified to work as a dental technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Dental Technician generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this industry has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 2,700 people employed as a Dental Technician in Australia compared to 2,900 five years ago. Dental Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Diploma of Dental Technology is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Dental Technician. You’ll learn to construct dental restorations and appliances and perform repairs on dentures and other pieces. You could also consider a Diploma of Dental Prosthetics.
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Further reading
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24th February 2020All dental technician courses
- Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
- Bachelor of Dental Technology
- HLT35015 & HLT45015 Dual Certificate III in Dental Assisting & Certificate IV in Dental Assisting with Radiography Specialisation
- HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
- HLT43012 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
- HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
- HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion Specialisation)
- HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography and Oral Health Promotion Specialisation)
- HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography Specialisation)
- HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology
- HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
Dental Technician careers
A Dental Technician makes dental appliances such as dentures or mouthguards. You might take casts or impressions of clients’ teeth and mouths and use them to construct prosthetic pieces. Dental Technicians use a range of techniques to make mouth appliances and may use materials including wire, ceramics or plastic. You might work for a dental practice or for a specialist appliance manufacturer.
Dental Technicians should have excellent fine motor skills and strong attention to detail. You’ll need to understand the needs of your clients and may have to use your analytical and problem solving abilities. Dental Technicians should be organised and be able to manage their time well.
