Dental Therapists perform a range of clinical duties, including:
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fillings in children’s teeth,
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scaling and cleaning of teeth,
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the application of fluoride and
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other solutions to teeth and gums, local analgesia, dental radiography, impression taking and simple extractions for children.
Dental Therapists differ slightly from Dental Hygienists as their qualifications allow them to perform extra procedures.
Therapists (as well as Hygienists) work under the direction of a dentist to provide appropriate dental care for patients.
Mrs Deborah Martin:
DCA and Dental Therapist
Graduating from Curtin University in 1992.
"I've worked continuously in the Dental profession for 20 years. In 1988 I completed the "Dental Clinic Assisting" course at Perth Technical College. In 1992 I graduated from Curtin University having completed the Dental Therapy course.
I have been at Council Avenue Dental since 2006 and work with a fantastic, patient dedicated team.
My position as part of the hygiene team is extremely rewarding and challenging."
Mrs Linda Marion:
DCA and Dental Therapist
Graduating from Curtin University in 1992.
"I've been in the dental industry since 1988, starting as a "Dental Clinic Assistant" then graduating "Dental Therapy" at Curtin University in 1992.
Rockingham has been my home town since I was born and I love working here, seeing many local faces and meeting new ones! Im rewarded with high job satisfaction, treating and preventing periodontal (gum) disease and enjoy enabling patients to maintain optimal dental health".