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Dental Lab Assistant Courses in Shepparton

A Dental Lab Assistant supports dental practices by taking impressions, creating custom mouthpieces, and performing repairs while ensuring excellent customer service.

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      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Dental Lab Assistant in Shepparton?

Get qualified to work as a Dental Lab Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Dental Lab Assistant generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry has decreased in recent years. There are currently 2,700 people employed as a Dental Lab Assistant in Australia compared to 2,900 five years ago. Dental Lab Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Dental Laboratory Assistant. You’ll develop the skills to pour dental impressions, produce custom made trays, construct registration rims and construct thermoformed bases and appliances.

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Further reading

How to start a career as a Dental Assistant

7th December 2021

How to become a dental assistant

24th February 2020

What can you do with a Certificate III in Dental Assisting?

4th March 2021