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ANZSCO 252312Updated 2026-01-29
Dentist
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 252312OSCA 269232
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 129k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2470
Salary range: AUD 116k-AUD 141k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.4%
NSW
25.4%
VIC
21.5%
QLD
Education mix
70%
bachelor degree
25.4%
Post graduate
1%
year 12
Role overview
Dentists diagnose and treat dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth and other dento-facial structures using surgery and other techniques.
What you do
- • Diagnoses dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories.
- • Provides preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion.
- • Provides restorative oral care, such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, orthodontics and repairs to damaged or decayed teeth.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (70%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes.
- • Diagnoses dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories.
- • Educates patients to take care of their mouth and teeth.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2470
Annual median: AUD 129k
Range: AUD 116k-AUD 141k