Education

Dental assisting is a complex and demanding profession that requires a high level of skill and knowledge.

It is not mandatory to have any qualifications to become a dental assistant, however it is recommended that dental assistants study to receive their Certificate III in Dental Assisting. This is the basic qualification and is a pre-requisite for several other courses.

After completing Certificate III in Dental Assisting you are eligible to progress on and do the Certificate IV in Dental Radiography or the Certificate IV in Oral Health Education. Dental Assistants who hold a Certificate IV in Dental Radiography and are licensed with Radiation Health may take intraoral and extraoral radiographs as per the dentists’ instructions. Certificate IV in Oral Health Education enables you to give oral hygiene and dietary advice to clients and develop suitable programs for them in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

DAA Qld. Inc. can provide you with the opportunity to gain greater professional recognition with access to an Association that is dedicated to optimizing your career and performance.

In response to the increased demand for trained personnel, DAA Qld. Inc. plays an active role in supporting Registered Training Organizations in the delivery of training to dental assistants. The DAA Qld. Inc. is involved in the development and review of educational material used in dental assistant training.

Southbank Institute
www. Southbank.TAFE.net

Australian Dental Association Qld
www.ada.org.au

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