Graham Simpson using a Bunsen burner to melt wax and shape dentures
Dental technicians create and repair devices for the treatment, replacement and protection of damaged, badly positioned or missing teeth. Clinical dental technicians have the same expertise, but are also qualified to work with the public.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te hanga me te whakatika taputapu hei whakamaimoa, hei whakakapi, hei tiaki niho kua tūkinotia, kāore rānei i te tika te noho, me te whakatika niho kēhua. He rite tonu ngā pūkenga o te kaihangarau niho o te whare makatea, engari he tohu mātauranga ōna hei mahi i ngā tūroro.
Entry Requirements
To become a dental technician you need to have a Bachelor of Dental Technology.
Pay
Pay rates for first-year dental technicians vary widely.
Job Outlook
The chances of getting a job as a dental technician are very good.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
