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Dentists  (NOC 3113)
Avalon Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Dentists diagnose, treat, prevent and control disorders of the teeth and mouth. They work in private practice or may be employed in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities or universities.

dentist, endodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, oral pathologist, oral radiologist, orthodontist, pediatric dentist, periodontist, prosthodontist, public health dentist.

Dentists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

St. John's, Mount Pearl, Arnold's Cove, Bay Roberts, Bishop's Cove, Carbonear, Conception Bay South, Gulch, Gull Island, Harbour Grace, North River, Spaniard's Bay, Torbay, Upper Island Cove, Wabana, Birchy Nap, Chamberlains, Codner, Doyles, Foxtrap, Goulds, Greeleytown, Kelligrews, Lance Cove, Lawrence Pond, Manuels, Newton, North Pond Heights, Peachytown, Riverdale, Talcville, Topsail, Upper Gullies

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Education & Job Requirements for Dentists in Avalon Peninsula Region

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Local Training

Post-secondary education is currently not available in Newfoundland and Labrador. The closest training institution is Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry (Halifax, Nova Scotia). The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree is a four-year program and admission requires two years of science-related university studies and completion of the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). Preference is given to residents of Atlantic Canada.

The DAT, administered by the Canadian Dental Association, is held twice a year and should ideally be taken at least a year before the candidate anticipates entering dental school. The DAT score is an important factor in being admitted to most dental schools and only the Canadian DAT is accepted at Canadian dental schools.

A new Dental Bursary Program, announced in December 2007, will support an increase in the number of Dentists practising throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly in rural areas.

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-08-09 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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