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Dentistry, Mātai niho

Denistry jobs involve diagnosing and treating problems with teeth and gums, improving dental hygiene, assisting dentists and performing dental surgeries.

You might

  • diagnose and treat teeth and gums
  • clean teeth and gums
  • give oral hygiene advice
  • give advice about dental treatment options
  • assist dentists
  • perform dental surgeries

Career ideas
Ngā huatau aramahi,

Career idea

Dental assistant

Kaiāwhina rata niho

Pay

$74K to $81K annually

You'll need

1 year of training
Dental assistants help dentists with patient care and treatment. They also prepare and clean equipment, schedule appointments and give oral health care advice to patients.

Career idea

Dental hygienist

Kaimātai akuaku niho, waha

Pay

$75K to $119K annually

You'll need

3 years of training
Dental hygienists clean teeth and examine the mouth for signs of oral disease or problems. They may provide treatments and educate patients on oral hygiene and disease prevention.

Career idea

Dental technician

Kaihangarau niho

Pay

$56K to $92K annually

You'll need

3 years of training
Dental technicians create and repair dentures or dental appliances used to treat, replace or protect damaged, badly positioned or missing teeth.

Career idea

Dentist

Ngaio niho

Pay

$206K to $247K annually

You'll need

5 years of training
Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.

Career idea

Orthodontist

Rata whakatika niho, kauae

Pay

$206K to $247K annually

You'll need

8 years of training
Orthodontists examine and treat teeth issues and oral cavities. They may design and create devices to straighten teeth and jaws like braces.

Career idea

Prosthodontist

Tākuta whakatika kauae

Pay

$206K to $247K annually

You'll need

8 years of training
Prosthodontists replace or restore missing or damaged teeth and correct mouth and jaw issues using prosthetics.

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