Denturists
(NOC 3221)
in All HealthDenturists examine patients and design, make, and repair removable dentures. Most denturists work in private practice.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Health
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Denturists most commonly work full-time hours. Furthermore, the jobs are typically permanent positions.
The median employment income for 43% of Denturists who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$25,896
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Health
Hourly Pay
$16.38
Minimum$30.45
Median$41.35
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,740
Minimum$43,853
Median$88,944
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Denturists examine patients and design, make, and repair removable dentures. Most denturists work in private practice.
Job duties
Denturists:
- Measure patients' jaws to determine size and shape of dentures required.
- Make impressions of patients' teeth, gums, and jaws.
- Design and make dentures or direct other workers to construct dentures.
- Insert, fit, and modify new dentures.
- Repair dentures.
- Reline, rebase, and adjust dentures.
- Make mouth protectors, anti-snoring prostheses, and removable prostheses on implants.
- May order radiographs.
- May prepare partial dentures.
- May perform denture whitening and cleaning.
Sample job titles
- dental mechanic
- dental mechanic apprentice
- denture mechanic
- denture technician
- denture therapist
- denturist
- denturologist
Skills
- You should have good interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. Patience and the ability to handle stressful situations may be needed. You must be efficient and accurate, yet sensitive to the needs of patients. Hand-eye coordination and an aptitude for detailed and precise work are necessary. Artistic ability may also be helpful.
Job requirements
- A two- or three-year college program in denturism/denturology is required.
- An internship in a registered denture clinic may be required.
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required.
Other considerations
- Most denturists work in private practice and work standard office hours. They may work longer hours, especially if they are self-employed.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Health
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
North Shore
N/AHalifax
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
65+
35-44
Compared to: All Health
25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
College Diploma
N/ADiploma Below Bachelor
N/ACompared to: All Health
College Diploma
$40,033 median annual incomeBachelor
$61,668 median annual incomeMedicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Optometry
$81,191 median annual incomeHigh school
$24,829 median annual incomeMaster
$69,296 median annual incomeEducation & training
Employment requirements & contacts
Regulations
Right to Title and Practice: This job is regulated. The job title is protected, and you may not use it without a professional licence. A licence shows that the holder has met provincial requirements and is required to legally do this work.
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