Dentist

Diagnoses and treats conditions affecting teeth, gums and the mouth, performs dental procedures and advises patients on oral health. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Dentist do?

Diagnoses and treats conditions affecting teeth, gums and the mouth, performs dental procedures and advises patients on oral health.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR780 000 p.a.SeniorR1 320 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Clinical diagnosis · EssentialDental procedures · EssentialManual dexterity · EssentialPatient communication · ImportantPractice management · Useful
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) — University of the Witwatersrand

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What does a Dentist do?

Diagnoses and treats conditions affecting teeth, gums and the mouth, performs dental procedures and advises patients on oral health.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Clinical diagnosis, Dental procedures, Manual dexterity, Patient communication, Practice management.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.