High opportunity occupation
About this job
Dentists diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the mouth. They work in private practices or may work in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities or universities.
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Dentists must have an aptitude for using mechanical equipment, as well as a high degree of manual dexterity. They must also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as patience.
In general practice, the emphasis has shifted to prevention, from correction of teeth and mouth problems.
Common job titles
- DDS (doctor of dental surgery)
- dentist, general practice / pediatric
- endodontist
- implantologist - dentistry
- orthodontist
- pathologist, oral
- pedodontist
- periodontist
- prosthodontist
- radiologist, oral
- stomatologist
- DDS (doctor of dental surgery)
- dentist, general practice / pediatric
- endodontist
- implantologist - dentistry
- orthodontist
- pathologist, oral
- pedodontist
- periodontist
- prosthodontist
- radiologist, oral
- stomatologist
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$104,055
Source:
2021 Wage Bank Data Median employment income from 2016 Census