Occupational Information Center
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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 |
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Current Job Openings
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| Job Title |
Location |
Order Number |
Wage Offered |
| Dentist |
Siletz |
715587 |
DOE |
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Wages
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| No wage data is available for this occupation. |
Industries of Employment private sector only
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| Industry |
2008 Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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1,004 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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945 |
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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.
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