Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)

About the course

This Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) prepares you for advanced chair-side assistance and the skills to take dental radiographs in clinical dental settings. Delivered on campus, it builds practical capability in supporting oral health procedures, working safely with radiographic equipment, and assisting dental practitioners as part of a team. It is a vocational Certificate IV qualification focused on dentistry support practice. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in dental practices and oral health services providing advanced dental assisting support, including assisting with clinical procedures and taking dental radiographs where permitted. Typical roles include dental assistant with dental radiography duties and chair-side support positions in private clinics or public dental services. This Certificate IV qualification supports entry and progression in dentistry assisting and radiography-related support work. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)