dentist

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Community dental clinic
• Private practice

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

Other benefits

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