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Dentists  (NOC 3113)
Kingston - Pembroke 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.

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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

Kingston, Belleville, Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Deseronto, Petawawa, Renfrew, Trenton, Frankford

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Education & Job Requirements for Dentists in Kingston - Pembroke Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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Local Training

The following link provides information on Ontario universities that offer health sciences degree programs:
http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/

There are only two accredited training institutions for dentists in Ontario. First year applicants to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program must complete the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) administered by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) which is conducted twice each year in February and November. Specific information and registration materials are available on-line on the Canadian Dental Association web site or by contacting:

The Administrator
Dental Aptitude Test Program
Canadian Dental Association
1815 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K1G 3Y6
Tel: (613) 523-1770
Fax: (613) 523-7489
website: http://www.cda-adc.ca

The following list contains the two dentistry schools in Ontario:

The University of Western Ontario, London
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
www.schulich.uwo.ca/

University of Toronto, Toronto
Faculty of Dentistry
www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/

[ Report Publication Date: 2012-11-21 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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