Can a dental therapist work as a hygienist?

Dental therapists can carry out all the duties of a dental hygienist and also provide: simple restorations (fillings) place pre-formed crowns.

What can a dental hygienist do in Australia?

Assessing the state of a person’s oral health and advising ways to treat gum diseases such as Gingivitis. Removing tartar, plaque and stains from teeth, as well as polishing them. Educating people on the best ways to prevent the build-up of plaque and cavities. Providing nutritional tips to aid in good oral health.

How much do oral hygienists make in Australia?

The average dental hygienist salary in Australia is $93,600 per year or $48 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $85,067 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $117,000 per year.

What is the difference between oral hygiene and dental hygiene?

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing of the teeth (dental hygiene) and cleaning between the teeth. It is important that oral hygiene be carried out on a regular basis to enable prevention of dental disease and bad breath.

Is a dental therapist the same as a dentist?

A dental therapist can do fillings, extract ‘baby’ teeth, place preformed crowns on baby teeth and do treatments using all the materials a dentist would use. As long as an adult tooth does not need treatment to the nerve of the tooth, a dental therapist can fill or restore any part of the tooth that needs treatment.

Can a dental therapist do fillings?

They can carry out routine amalgams and composite fillings. Providing an adult tooth does not require treatment to the nerve of the tooth, a dental therapist can fill or restore any part of the tooth that requires treatment.

What is the difference between oral health and dental health?

Their whole and sole focus in their profession is ‘cleaning’ and educating. While a dentist is kept busy with more complex treatments, an oral health therapist will spend much more time with a patient, thereby offering a more personalised experience.

What does oral therapist do?

What is an oral health therapist? Oral Health Therapists (combined dental therapists and hygienists) are registered oral health practitioners who provide primary oral health care for children and adults. This includes examining and diagnosing dental decay and gum diseases and providing routine dental treatments.