dentist

Education:

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.

Work setting:

• Community dental clinic.
• Private practice.

Tasks:

• Clean teeth.
• Diagnose dental diseases .
• Examine patients' teeth, gums and surrounding tissue.
• Plan dental health treatment.
• Restore, extract and replace diseased and decayed teeth.
• Perform oral surgery, periodontal surgery and other treatments.
• Design bridgework, fit dentures and provide appliances.
• Write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for use by denturists and dental technicians.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.
• National Dental Examining Board of Canada Certification.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

Efficient interpersonal skills.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site recreation and activities.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Wellness program.