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Occupational Summary for Dentists, General (29-1021)
Oregon Statewide

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Description: Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth. Exclude "Prosthodontists" (29-1024), "Orthodontists" (29-1023), "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022) and "Dentists, all other specialists" (29-1029).
Employment Projections
Region Employment Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,004 1,270 27 32 58
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Dentist Siletz 715587 DOE
Wages
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries 1,004
Health Care and Social Assistance 945
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Dentists 96%
Podiatrists 37%
Physician Assistants 35%
Statewide Employment Analysis
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Educational Requirements
Workers must have a first professional degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a first professional degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.