Overview
Dental Prosthetists design, construct, repair and fit dentures and mouthguards.
Day-to-day
- takes impressions of the mouth
- takes dental radiographs
- fabricates full and partial dentures
- constructs mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
- repairs and relines denture bases.
To become a Dental Prosthetist
You usually need an advanced diploma in dental prosthetics to work as a Dental Prosthetist.
Registration with the Dental Board of Australia is required.
Skills employers are looking for
