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What is the career, and what industry/career field does it fit into?

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What is the career, and what industry/career field does it fit into?

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The career is a Dentist, and it fits into the oral medical field.

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How to Advocate for Yourself at the Dentist

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To get the best care, experts recommend speaking up. Here are tips for what to ask and how to evaluate the treatments you are offered.

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What does someone in that career do (describe their tasks/responsibilities)?

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What does someone in that career do (describe their tasks/responsibilities)?

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Some of a Dentist's main tasks are to diagnose and treat oral health problems, so like examine the teeth and gum, interpret X-Rays and diagnostic test, and create treatment plans.

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What are the physical work conditions (outdoors/indoors, stand/sit, driving/walking)?

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What are the physical work conditions (outdoors/indoors, stand/sit, driving/walking)?

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Dentists work indoors mostly sitting down, unless they're going to call a patient or going to do an x-ray for a patient they would be walking around.

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A successful dentist requires a blend of technical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills. Core hard skills include manual dexterity, proficiency with dental technology and X-rays, and surgical expertise. Soft skills, such as communication, empathy, patience, and time management, are also crucial for building patient trust and rapport.

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What education or training is needed, and how long does the program take?

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What education or training is needed, and how long does the program take?

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To become a dentist, you'll typically need at least eight years of education and training. This includes earning a bachelor's degree (usually 3-4 years), followed by a four-year dental school program (DDS or DMD). Some dentists choose to specialize further with a residency in a specific dental field, which can add additional years to their training.

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Where is one place you can get the training, and how much does it cost?

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Where is one place you can get the training, and how much does it cost?

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One option for dental training in Canada is the University of Alberta's Mike Petryk School of Dentistry. A four-year undergraduate dental degree can cost between $50,000 and $200,000 CAD for domestic students, and up to $360,000 CAD for international students.

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 University of Alberta's Mike Petryk School of Dentistry

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What is the approximate salary at the entry-level and advanced/experienced-level? 

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What is the approximate salary at the entry-level and advanced/experienced-level? 

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The average dentist salary in Canada is $200,000 per year or $103 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $125,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $296,695 per year.

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What are the work prospects (will there be job openings in the future)?

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What are the work prospects (will there be job openings in the future)?

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The job prospects for dentists in Canada are generally strong, with a high risk of labor shortage in the coming years. This is due to factors like population growth, an aging population, and increasing awareness of oral health.

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Where are most job opportunities located? Can you find work inside/outside PEI?

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Where are most job opportunities located? Can you find work inside/outside PEI?

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Ontario's population density fuels a significant demand for dental care. As a result, the province hosts the most dental practices in Canada, benefiting from easy access to patients, staff and healthcare infrastructure.

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Why do you feel you are suited to this career (a good match)?

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Why do you feel you are suited to this career (a good match)?

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im interested because I am good at science (specifically Biology and Chemistry) and I like this type of career, it has very good pay and great benefits.