Dental Team

This highly-ethical profession, which fosters a culture of ongoing learning and development specialising in the treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws and gums.

Engaged in the manufacture of partial and complete dentures, and mouthguards, consulting directly with patients.

Working in consultation with a dentist, this role primarily encompasses prevention of dental disease and the promotion of patients’ oral health.

You will create, modify and repair a range of oral devices designed to replace or repair missing teeth on the instructions of a dentist, specialist dentist or dental prosthetist.

You will work to educate children and adults on the best ways to maintain good oral health, often in community-based settings.

Work mainly in private or specialist practice as part of a wider dental team, primarily with dentists, across a broad range of skill areas.