Dental Technician (QLD)

Education and Training:

To become a dental technician you usually have to complete a diploma or degree in dental technology. Entry to the diploma course below usually requires Year 12. Entry to the degree course below usually requires Year 12 with English, and one or more of biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics. Contact the institutions you are interested in for further information as requirements may change.

You can also become a dental technician through a traineeship in Dental Technology. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Diploma Courses:

Southbank Institute of Technology:

Diploma of Dental Technology

Degree Courses:

Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus:

Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology, 3 years full time

Additional Information:

To work in Queensland as a dental technician, graduates are required to register with the Dental Technicians Board of Queensland. Visit their website for more information.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

Employment Opportunities:

Dental technicians may work independently in hospitals, in dental laboratories or for dental group practices.

Demand is growing for dental technicians working in specialised areas, such as crown and bridge and orthodontics.

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