Dental team careers
If you have a passion for helping people stay healthy, a career in the dental team could be for you.
There are career opportunitirs working directly with patients and behind the scenes.
Roles and opportunities in the dental team
Dental hygienist
Dental hygienists are an important part of the dental team, preventing dental problems in adults and children.
Dental hygienist | Health Careers
Dental nurse
A dental nurse supports the dentist in all aspects of patients’ dental care.
Dental technician/dental technologist
Dental technicians (or dental technologists as they are often referred to) make the dentures, crowns, bridges and dental braces that improve patients’ appearance, speech and ability to chew.
Dental technician/dental technologist | Health Careers
Dental therapist
A dental therapist does some of the more straightforward work undertaken by a dentist.
Dental therapist | Health Careers
Dentist
Dentists are the frontline of good oral health. They work with communities to prevent and treat dental/oral disease, correct dental irregularities and treat dental/facial injuries.