ANZSCO 252312

Dentists

Overview

EMPLOYED

14,200

PART-TIME SHARE

52%

FEMALE SHARE

49%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

N/A

MEDIAN AGE

39

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

N/A

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Summary

Dentists diagnose and treat dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth and other dento-facial structures using surgery and other techniques.

Tasks

  • Diagnoses dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
  • Provides preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
  • Provides restorative oral care, such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, orthodontics and repairs to damaged or decayed teeth
  • Provides oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medications
  • Performs routine orthodontic treatment
  • Assists in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
  • Educates patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
  • Leads a dental team which may comprise of Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists

ANZSCO Classification

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    Hours worked

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: those who were classified as "Employed, away from work" at the time of the 2021 Census (accounting for approx. 8% of total employment), have been excluded from the "Average full-time hours worked per week" denominator.
    Hours worked Dentists All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 48% 64%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 41 hours 44 hours

    Industries

    Dentists work in industries like:

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    31.4%

    Victoria

    25.4%

    Queensland

    21.5%

    South Australia

    6.9%

    Tasmania

    1.6%

    Northern Territory

    0.6%

    Australian Capital Territory

    1.8%

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age and Gender Dentists All Occupations
    Median age 39 years 40 years
    Female share of employment 49% 49%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Dentists
    15–19 5.2 0.3
    20–24 9.1 2.9
    25–34 22.7 31.5
    35–44 22.3 28.5
    45–54 20.4 17.6
    55–59 8.8 7.1
    60–64 6.5 6.1
    65 and Over 4.9 6.1

    Education

    Registration with the Dental Board of Australia is required.

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    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study).
    Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
    Note: the sum of the educational attainment categories may not add up to 100% due to the exclusion of non-descriptive categories such as not stated responses.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Dentists
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 25.4
    Bachelor degree 23.2 70.0
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 0.8
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 0.5
    Year 12 15.9 1.0
    Year 11 4.0 0.1
    Year 10 and below 9.7 0.2
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.