Dentist, Rata niho
Also known as
- General dentist, dental practitioner, dental surgeon
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.
Duration
2:04 mins
Your pay could be
$185K
Lower
$206K to $247K
Most common
$268K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Dentists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in dental clinics
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be responsible, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- examine patients’ teeth and gums
- identify and treat teeth that need fixing
- replace missing teeth with implants
- improve how teeth look with treatments
- give advice on cleaning of teeth
- refer patients to dental specialists or professionals
- manage patient dental records
- repair and fill damaged teeth
- remove teeth when necessary
- work with specialised equipment and x-ray machines
Investigative
Practical
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a dentist.
You need
- to complete the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago
- a Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Dental Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Tiaki Niho
Phone Number,04 499 4820
inquiries@dcnz.org.nz
https://www.dcnz.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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