A Dental Therapist provides preventive and basic restorative dental care to patients, focusing on oral health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of common dental conditions.

They work under the supervision or collaboration of a dentist and help improve access to dental services in communities.

Key responsibilities

• Examine patients’ oral health and identify dental problems.
• Perform routine dental treatments such as: Filling cavities, Scaling and polishing teeth, Tooth extractions (primary/simple cases), Applying fluoride treatments and sealants.
• Take and interpret dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Develop treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Assist in managing dental emergencies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.
• Ensure infection prevention and sterilization procedures are followed.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and other healthcare staff.
• Participate in community outreach and oral health education programs.

Required qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Dental Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license/registration.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and infection control.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with children and adults.
• Basic computer and record-keeping skills.

• Examine patients’ oral health and identify dental problems.
• Perform routine dental treatments such as: Filling cavities, Scaling and polishing teeth, Tooth extractions (primary/simple cases), Applying fluoride treatments and sealants.
• Take and interpret dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Develop treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Assist in managing dental emergencies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.
• Ensure infection prevention and sterilization procedures are followed.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and other healthcare staff.
• Participate in community outreach and oral health education programs.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with children and adults.
• Basic computer and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and infection control.

• Diploma or degree in Dental Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license/registration.