Dental Technician (QLD)
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 completion of Year 12. As requirements may vary, you should contact the institution for full details.
Diploma Courses:
Southbank Institute of TAFE:
- 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.
- Diploma of Dental Technology
- Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
- Bachelor of Oral Health - Dental Technology
- Bachelor of Oral Health - Dental Technology (Post-registration)
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.
For Further Information:
Australian Dental Association (Federal Office)
(02) 9906 4412Australian Dental Association (QLD)
(07) 3252 9866Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Board of Queensland
(07) 3225 2508
adainc@ada.org.au
www.ada.org.au