Dental Technician (NSW)

Dental Technician (NSW/ACT)

Education and Training:

To become a dental technician you usually have to complete a diploma in dental technology. Entry to the diploma course below usually requires NSW/ACT Year 12. Applicants must also have employment in a dental laboratory for technical work training, which will commence after enrolment. As requirements may vary, you should contact the institution for full details.

In the ACT, 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:

Sydney Institute of TAFE - Randwick Campus:

Diploma of Dental Technology

Additional Information:

In order to practise as a dental technician, graduates may be required to register with the Dental Technicians Registration Board or the Dental Registration Board of the state or territory in which they intend to work.

Related Courses:

*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.

It is a small occupation with good employment opportunities. Demand is growing for dental technicians working in specialised areas, such as crown and bridge, and work associated with the increasing occurrence of cosmetic dental surgery.