Dental Prosthetist jobs in Australia
Find dental prosthetist jobs with private practices, dental laboratories and aged care providers across Australia. Dental prosthetists design, construct and fit dentures and mouthguards, working independently within their registered scope of practice.
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Dental technician - Pinho Dental (trading as No Gap Dentists)
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Join to our team!
Dental Assistant
Healthcare & Medical / Dental
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Complete Dental Care is seeking an experienced and qualified Dental Assistant to join our team across our Blackwood and Daw Park park practices.
Dentist - Full-Time
Healthcare & Medical / Dental
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Ashu Dental Pty Ltd seeks a full-time Dentist to join our busy practice.
Dental Assistant
Healthcare & Medical / Dental
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We need to engage a highly qualified, full-time, Dental Assistant for our practice in Whyalla, SA
Dental Technician
Healthcare & Medical / Dental
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Senesi Dental Lab is seeking a highly experienced Dental Technician to join our team on a full-time basis.
Dental Technician
Healthcare & Medical / Dental
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The Trustee for Famy Trust t/a The Richmond Dentist is looking to hire a permanent full-time Dental Technician for a minimum of 38 hours per week.
Dental Prosthetist
Healthcare & Medical
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Key Requirement Position: Dental ProsthetistLocation: Canberra, ACTEmployment Type: Part-time / Full-timeImmediate Start About Us:We are a leading denture clinic dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering professional growth.
Dental Prosthetist
Healthcare & Medical / Dental
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Affordable Implants & Dentures Pty Ltd part of the Enzo4D group.
Dental Prosthetist
Healthcare & Medical
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Qualified Dental Prosthetist – Part TimeMartin Dentist Dentures Adelaide, SAPart-Time | Immediate Start Available Take Your Career to the Next LevelIf you’re a skilled Dental Prosthetist looking for more than just a job this is your opportunity to join a highly respected long-established practice that genuinely invests in its people, technology and quality outcomes.
Dental Prosthetist
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Job description Agency Department of Health Work unit Oral Health Services Job title Dental Prosthetist Designation Professional 2 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Darwin Position number 2184 RTF 352796 Closing 17/08/2026 Contact officer Dr Mohan Kandasamy on 08 8922 6480 or [email protected] About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352796 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental prosthetists assess patients, take impressions and design, construct and fit full and partial dentures. Work also includes denture repairs and relines, mouthguard construction, and referring patients to dentists when issues fall outside their scope of independent practice.
You need a Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent accredited qualification specialising in dental prosthetics, plus registration with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA. Programs combine laboratory technical training with clinical patient care skills. Continuing professional development is required to maintain registration throughout your career.
Yes, registered dental prosthetists can operate independent practices providing denture and prosthetic services without a supervising dentist, within their defined scope of practice. Many run their own clinics, while others work within dental practices or laboratories. Complex cases involving underlying dental issues are referred to a dentist.
Independent prosthetic practices, general dental clinics, dental laboratories and aged care facilities employ prosthetists, given the significant denture needs among older Australians. Regional areas often present strong opportunities given fewer local providers relative to demand. Ageing population trends continue to support steady long-term demand nationally.
Prosthetists commonly progress toward independent practice ownership, building reputation and referral networks over time. Others specialise in complex implant-retained prosthetics, move into dental laboratory technical leadership, or contribute to prosthetics education and training programs. Mentoring newly graduated prosthetists is common among established practitioners.
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