Your Logo

32111 - Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

Broad Occupation Category

3 - Health occupations.

TEER

2 - Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years.

Major Group

32 - Technical occupations in health.

Sub-major Group

321 - Technical occupations in health (except practitioners of natural healing).

Minor Group

3211 - Technical occupations in dental health care.

Main Duties

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct oral health assessments and patient screenings
  • Take dental impressions and radiographs
  • Perform teeth cleaning, scaling, and fluoride treatments
  • Provide oral hygiene education and nutritional counseling
  • Assist in restorative and orthodontic procedures
  • Participate in community oral health programs
  • Supervise dental assistants
  • Conduct routine dental examinations
  • Perform preventive dental procedures
  • Take and develop dental X-rays
  • Perform uncomplicated restorations and extractions
  • Provide post-extraction care instructions
  • Refer patients for advanced dental care
  • Deliver oral health promotion activities

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • Dental hygienists require completion of a two- to three-year accredited dental hygiene program.
  • Dental therapists require completion of a two- to three-year approved dental therapy diploma.
  • Mandatory licensing with a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required.
  • Dental therapist licensure is required in Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
  • Internationally educated applicants must complete credential recognition and licensing examinations before practice.
  • Many employers offer healthcare benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for independent or self-employed practice.

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)27.00
Median ($/hour)39.00
High ($/hour)55.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)21.00
Median ($/hour)55.00
High ($/hour)60.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)37.50
Median ($/hour)45.18
High ($/hour)55.00
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)37.00
Median ($/hour)42.00
High ($/hour)49.45
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)24.73
Median ($/hour)35.00
High ($/hour)40.00
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)35.00
Median ($/hour)45.09
High ($/hour)64.58
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)32.27
Median ($/hour)35.00
High ($/hour)39.00
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)30.00
Median ($/hour)37.50
High ($/hour)44.00
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)29.00
Median ($/hour)35.00
High ($/hour)40.00
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)25.00
Median ($/hour)32.00
High ($/hour)40.00
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)39.00
Median ($/hour)46.50
High ($/hour)60.00
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaYukon
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A

Want to know all the salary details? Visit our NOC page for 32111!

Immigrate as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist with GTR Immigration

Planning to immigrate to Canada under NOC 32111? GTR Immigration provides expert support with eligibility assessment, credential recognition, licensing guidance, and immigration pathways including Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs.