Overview
EMPLOYED
21,200
PART-TIME SHARE
39%
FEMALE SHARE
57%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$3,877
MEDIAN AGE
42
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
1,500
Summary
Dental Practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health.
Tasks
- Diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
- Providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
- Providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
- Providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
- Performing routine orthodontic treatment
- Restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
- Assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
- Educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
- Leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists
Details
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Earnings and Hours
Earnings and Hours | Dental Practitioners | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 61% | 70% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Median full-time earnings per week | $3,877 | $1,697 |
Median hourly earnings | $102 | $43 |
Industries
Dental Practitioners work in industries like:
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
25.1%
Victoria
35.0%
Queensland
20.3%
South Australia
7.0%
Western Australia
9.0%
Tasmania
1.3%
Northern Territory
0.6%
Australian Capital Territory
1.7%
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Dental Practitioners | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 42 years | 39 years |
Female share of employment | 57% | 48% |
Education
Registration with the Dental Board of Australia is required.
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Dental Practitioners |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 30.2 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 64.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 0.9 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.7 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 1.0 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.1 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.2 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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