Studying a TAFE SA dental course will offer you the opportunity to pursue a career as a dental assistant, hygienist or technician. The type of work you can move into is diverse and may include:

• educating people about oral care
• providing dental treatment, such as polishing and cleaning teeth
• taking x-rays and impressions of teeth
• greeting and preparing clients for examinations
• preparing and sterilising dental equipment
• assisting dentists, therapists or hygienists and technicians in dental work
• providing clerical assistance
• making bridges, crowns and dentures
• educating school children through community education programs.

This is a growing area, which means that your prospects of employment once you have graduated are strong.

Dental courses are offered at the Gilles Plains Campus.

Does this sound like the pathway for you?

For further information on where a dental course can take you, check out the courses in this area or contact the Gilles Plains Campus on +61 8 8207 1247 or dental@tafesa.edu.au.  

Preliminary Application for Overseas Hygiene Registration (PDF, 364 KB)