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Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Private practice. Tasks: Clean teeth. Diagnose dental diseases . Examine patients' teeth, gums and surrounding tissue. Instruct patients on oral hygiene . Plan dental health treatment. Restore, extract and replace diseased and decayed teeth. Perform oral surgery, periodontal surgery and other treatments. Design bridgework, fit dentures and provide appliances. Write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for use by denturists and dental technicians. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. National Dental Examining Board of Canada Certification. Area of specialization: Endodontics. Maxillo-facial surgery. Oral pathology. Oral radiology. Oral surgery. Pediatric dentistry. Periodontics. Prosthodontics. Security and safety: Eligible for professional liability insurance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Parking available. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Support for mature workers: Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) . Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) .