Dental Oral Hygienist
A Dental Hygienist / Oral Hygienist (in a nutshell) cleans teeth and gums and promotes general oral health care. They perform non-invasive dental procedures to prevent cavities and tooth decay. They usually work alongside or in collaboration with dentists.
Dental Specialists
A Dental Specialist is a dentist who has specialised in a particular dental field. For example: Community Dentistry Specialist, Dental / Oral Surgeon, Endodontist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral Pathologist, Orthodontist, Paedodontist, Periodontist, Prosthodontist and Stomatologist etc.
Dental Technician
Dental Technicians can also be called Dental Ceramists. They are qualified people who make and repair dental items such as dentures, bridges, crowns, fillings, braces and other orthodontic correctional devices. Dental Technicians follow prescriptive directions from a dentist and do not deal with patients directly.
Dental Therapist
A Dental Therapist offers basic dental services and preventative dentistry. They would refer more complicated procedures and treatments to a dentist. Dental Therapists may not practise independently unless they have practised for at least one year under the control and supervision of a qualified dentist.
Dentist
Dentists examine, diagnose and treat gum disease and injuries. In some cases they will fit dental appliances and provide on-going preventative care.
Dermatologist
A Dermatologist has studied medicine and has specialised in the field of Dermatology (the study of the skin and skin diseases, including the scalp, hair and nails).
Dialysis Technician
A Dialysis Technician is a trained professional who sets up and operates the haemodialysis machine. This is a very responsible job. Dialysis in a procedure that patients with kidney problem have to go through. This procedure done with a specialised machine that purifies the blood.
Die Sinker and Engraver
A Die Sinker works with metal. They use special equipment and hand tools to make or create a specific hole or shape in steel blocks. The ‘holes’ or cavities are used as moulds for plastic manufacturing, coin making, or die casting. Die Sinkers also do engraving.
Diesel Fitter
Diesel Fitters work on diesel engines. They are responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of these engines.
Diesel Mechanic
Does working with vehicle engines excite you? Diesel driven vehicles are an important part of the transport economy. Why not consider a career as a Diesel Mechanic?