High opportunity occupation
About this job
Dental hygienists and dental therapists work on treating and preventing diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth.
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Dental hygienists:
- perform dental hygiene treatment and provide patients with information related to the prevention of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth
- usually work in private dental offices, hospitals, clinics, educational institutions or government agencies and private industry
Dental therapists:
- carry out limited dental services related to the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth
- usually work for the federal government and the provincial governments to provide services in rural and remote communities.
People in these careers:
- should have strong communication and interpersonal skills to assess patient needs, explain procedures and put patients at ease
- should also be well organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to solve problems and make decisions
- should have a strong back, good eyesight and a high degree of manual dexterity
- should enjoy working with people and as part of a team
Common job titles
- hygienist, dental - registered / community
- hygienist, orthodontic / periodontal
- nurse, dental
- technician, dental hygiene
- therapist, dental - licensed / registered
- hygienist, dental - registered / community
- hygienist, orthodontic / periodontal
- nurse, dental
- technician, dental hygiene
- therapist, dental - licensed / registered
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$87,595
Source:
2019 Job Bank Wage data
Provincial hourly rate
Source: 2019 Job Bank Wage Report