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.
Illustrative example(s)
dentist
endodontist
oral and maxillofacial surgeon
oral pathologist
oral radiologist
orthodontist
pediatric dentist
periodontist
prosthodontist
public health dentist
All Examples
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dentist
dentist, public health
doctor of dental surgery
endodontist
general practice dentist
implantologist – dentistry
oral and dental surgeon
oral and maxillofacial surgeon
oral medicine specialist
oral pathologist
oral pathology and maxillofacial surgery specialist
oral radiologist
oral surgeon
orthodontist
pediatric dentist
pedodontist
periodontist
prosthodontist
public health dentist
specialist, oral medicine
stomatologist
surgeon, dental
surgeon, oral
surgeon, oral and maxillofacial
Exclusion(s)
Dental assistants (3411)
Dental hygienists and dental therapists (3222)
Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants (3223)
Denturists (3221)
Main duties
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.
Employment requirements
One to four years of pre-dentistry university studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program in sciences and
A university degree from a recognized dental program are required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required.
Dentists in general practice can move into a specialized practice through advanced training.
Licensing for specializations is required.
Additional information
Certification by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada entitles dentists or graduates of approved dental programs to practise dentistry in any province in Canada provided requirements set out by the provincial and territorial licensing authorities are met.
Source: This content has been taken from the official website of CIC
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