Dental Assistant/Dental Nurse Jobs
Dental Assistants, also known as Dental Nurses, are key members of the dental team and work closely with dentists and other staff. They prepare treatment rooms, provide customer service and care. They set up, operate, and sterilize dental equipment. Importantly, they assist and support the dentist to perform procedures and examinations, and record information about patients' teeth to guide dental care. Dental Assistant roles often have cross-over dental receptionist responsibilities. Employers usually require applicants to have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, however, Traineeships and other on-the-job training opportunities exist, as well as further education and licensing to operate radiographic units.