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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 yearly

You'll need

0 to 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 technician

Kaihangarau niho

Pay

$58K to $90K yearly

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

Rata niho

Pay

$206K to $247K yearly

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

Oral health therapist

Kaihaumanu hauora niho

Pay

$72K to $102K yearly

You'll need

3 to 6 years
Oral health therapists check, clean and treat teeth and gums, educate about oral care, take x-rays and keep records. They may promote oral health in the community.

Career idea

Orthodontist

Mātanga niho

Pay

$206K to $247K yearly

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

Rata whakatika kauae

Pay

$206K to $247K yearly

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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