dentist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Medical specialization

• Dentistry

Area of specialization

• Endodontics
• Oral surgery

Additional information

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available