A trainee undertaking this qualification will learn to prepare patients for oral examinations assist industry professional such as Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists, in providing treatment to teeth, mouth and gums.

Duties performed by a Dental Assistant include:

• Filing records from the oral examination
• Providing instruments and dispensing materials as directed by the operator
• Maintaining and re-stocking dental supplies
• Cleaning and sterilising
• Answering the telephone and performing other duties as directed.