Dentist
Dentists are responsible for identifying, preventing, and treating problems and anomalies with the teeth and gums. Dentists are the guardians of healthy teeth and sparkling smiles.
Employment outlook
Prerequisits
Introduction to Biology (with lab) - 6 credits
Introduction to Chemistry (with lab) - 6 credits
Introduction to Physics (with lab) - 6 credits
Organic Chemistry - 6 credits
Introduction to Biochemistry - 3 credits
Introduction to Microbiology - 3 credits
Vertebrate Physiology - 6 credits
Writing Course - 6 credits
Social and Human Sciences - 12 credits
Dental Aptitude Test - Canadian or American
Three letters of reference
Interview
Daily tasks
- Manage patients at the time of their admission
- Diagnose dental diseases, injuries and cavities and decide on the appropriate treatment
- Establish personalized treatment programs
- Restore, extract, and replace diseased and decayed teeth
- Write medical prescriptions for patients
- Fill in patients’ medical charts and progress made
- Advise other health professionals when working as a team
Required skills
- Ability to assess, plan and implement a care program
- Be able to react quickly and effectively in an emergency
- Enjoy working with the public
- Have an excellent analytical and synthesis spirit
- Have excellent dexterity
- Love physical work and handling of instruments
Salary
Annual salary at 40h per week: $115 045
Min hourly rate: $13,42 / h ($27 914)
Max hourly rate: $80,00 / h ($166 400)
* Median rate according to Statistics Canada
Work locations
- Hospital center
- Long-term care facilities
- Private clinic
Training institutions
Available scholarships in Nova Scotia
- Dalhousie University
Type of diploma obtained
Bachelor of Health Science
Years of study: 4
