Major Group: 4 - Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 41 - Health and Welfare Support Workers | Minor Group: 411 - Health and Welfare Support Workers | Unit Group: 4112 - Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists
Description: Carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 2 : Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
UNIT GROUP 4112: DENTAL HYGIENISTS, TECHNICIANS AND THERAPISTS
Description: Provide supportive dental services in preventative and restorative dental procedures, and construct and repair dental appliances.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
removing deposits from teeth
applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
taking impressions of the mouth
taking dental radiographs
administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
fabricating full and partial dentures
constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids