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Dentists

(NOC 3113)
+18.12%
 

Career Description

Dentists diagnose, treat, prevent and control disorders of the teeth and mouth.

Duties May Include


  • Examine patients' teeth, gums and surrounding tissue to diagnose disease, injury and decay and plan appropriate treatment
  • Restore, extract and replace diseased and decayed teeth
  • Perform oral surgery, periodontal surgery and other treatments
  • Clean teeth and instruct patients on oral hygiene
  • Design bridgework, fit dentures and provide appliances to correct abnormal positioning of the teeth and jaws, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for use by denturists and dental technicians
  • Supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants and other staff.



Dentists may specialize in such areas as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral pathology, oral radiology or public health dentistry.

Examples of Titles

Dental Surgeon
Dentist
Endodontist
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Oral pathologist
Orthodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
Public health dentist

Where They Work

Dentists work in private practice or may be employed in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities or universities.

Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:

The University of Queensland
Brisbane, AU

Related Program(s):
Dental Science Bachelor; Honours
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King's College London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Dentistry (BDS) Bachelor; Honours
Dentistry Graduate/Professional Entry Programme (BDS) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Dentistry Bachelor; Honours
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Dentistry Master
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Modified on April 07, 2022