Dental Therapists

Dental Therapists examine and treat diseases of the teeth in preschool, primary and secondary school children under the general supervision of a Dentist.

What the job involves

• Provides educational programmes to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health

• Provides fluoride therapy by applying re-mineralising solutions and desensitising agents

• Removes deposits from teeth

• Applies non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth

• Takes impressions of the mouth

• Takes dental radiographs