• The primary role is to support dentists in providing care to patients.
• Other tasks may include helping with the day-to-day running of a dental practice (e.g. scheduling appointments), preparing treatment rooms and helping patients feel welcome and comfortable.

A REWARDING CAREER

• Interact and connect with patients every day and develop trusting relationships.
• Personal satisfaction working with a team to provide valuable oral health care services.
• Be an integral part of a team helping people improve their quality of life.
• Flexible work schedules help with maintaining a work/life balance.

NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME

• Dental Assistants enjoy a diverse range of duties every day.
• Get practical hands-on experience and learn from highly skilled professionals.
• Learn on the job – there is no formal training required at an entry level.

• Learn on the job – there is no formal training required at an entry level.
• Becoming a Dental Assistant is a great way to get your foot in the door of the dental industry.
• If you decide that a career in oral health is for you, there are opportunities to advance your career with formal qualifications and experience.

Speak to your local dental practice to learn more about working in a dental practice as a career. Search for dental assistant jobs in your favourite job seeking website.

If you’re still at school, speak to your school careers advisor.

Some helpful websites

•  Dental Assistants Professional Association
• TAFE NSW: Dental Assisting 
• TAFE NSW: Practice Management 
• Open Colleges: Dental Assisting