3113

Dentists

National Occupation Code (NOC): 3113  ยท  Browse All 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.

Alternate Job Titles

  • Dental Surgeon
  • Dentist
  • 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
  • Stomatologist
  • Dentist
  • Endodontist
  • Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
  • Oral Pathologist
  • Oral Radiologist
  • Orthodontist
  • Pediatric Dentist
  • Periodontist
  • Prosthodontist
  • Public Health Dentist

Requried Skills for Dentists

  • Customer Service
  • Dentistry
  • Doctor Of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Management
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Teamwork
  • Work Independently

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Median Income by Education

The following table details the median income for various education levels for dentists.

Education Level Median Income
No certificate, diploma or degree N/A
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate N/A
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma N/A
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma N/A
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level N/A
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above $114,742
Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree $114,742
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

Median Income by Gender

The following table details median income by gender for dentists.

Gender Median Income
Male $95,000
Female $94,150
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Extracted Salary Information (5 samples)

The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for dentists.

$110,000.00
Lowest Observed
$140,000.00
Highest Observed
$110,000.00
25th Percentile
$122,000.00
Average
$120,000.00
Median
$130,000.00
75th Percentile

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Regional Employment Participation by Age Group

This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for dentists

Age Group Employed Individuals
15 to 24 years 0
25 to 34 years 60
35 to 44 years 80
45 to 54 years 65
55 to 64 years 45
65 to 74 years 35
75 years and over 0
Total 285
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type

This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for dentists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.

Employment Type Employed Individuals
Full Time 155
Part Time 110
Total 265
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Gender

This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for dentists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.

Gender Employed Individuals
Male 180
Female 85
Total 265
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker

This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for dentists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.

Class Employed Individuals
Employee 95
Self Employed 185
Total 280
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status

This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for dentists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.

Labour Status Individuals
Employed 275
Unemployed 10
Total 285
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Education Level

This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for dentists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.

Education Level Individuals
No certificate, diploma or degree 0
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 0
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 0
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 0
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 265
Total 265
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Required Skills for Dentists

  • Customer Service
  • Dentistry
  • Doctor Of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Management
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Teamwork
  • Work Independently

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