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How to become a dental assistant in Brisbane

The qualification, the timeframe, and what the work pays. If a number changes, we change it.

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

That is what most Brisbane employers ask for. It takes 6 to 12 months depending on the provider and how you study.

Many practices will hire you untrained and put you through the certificate while you work.

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Where people start

People come into this work from

  • Retail
  • Reception
  • Customer service
  • School leaver
Dental Assistant$52,000 to $65,000, once qualified
Practice manager or oral health therapy$65,000 to $95,000, with experience
What it costsProviders differ, sometimes by thousands. We compare them.

Pay ranges are indicative and vary by employer, shift and experience. Check current advertisements before you rely on any figure, including ours.

What it is like here

Brisbane specifically

Brisbane practices often prefer to train their own, so applying directly to a practice can work better than finishing the course first.

Before you enrol

Three things worth asking

  • Ask whether the practice will pay for the certificate if you work for them.
  • Ask whether it covers radiography, because that adds to your pay.
  • Ask about hours, since many practices want Saturdays.

We will ask all of that for you. Start with the free check.