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. 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. Also, a large percentage of the workforce is self-employed which should be an important consideration for those thinking about employment in the occupation.
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
Halifax
Compared 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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