Dentists, General

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Very good for dentists (NOC 31110) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation. In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.Here are some key facts about dentists in Alberta: Approximately 2,950 people work in this occupation. Dentists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations35% of dentists work all year, while 65% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.81% of dentists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 63% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 37% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: more than 95% compared to 9% for all occupations

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Very good for dentists (NOC 31110) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The demand for this occupation is driven by population growth and an increasing awareness of oral health, along with the new federal dental care plan to improve access.Shortages are most acute in rural and remote locations. The University of Manitoba's dental college offers a mandatory rural rotation for students to gain hands-on experience in a rural setting.Key trends include the consolidation of dental practices and the rise of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) which provide non-clinical business support such as billing, marketing, and human resources.Here are some key facts about dentists in Manitoba: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Dentists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations28% of dentists work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.79% of dentists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 65% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 35% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: more than 95% compared to 8% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Very good for dentists (NOC 31110) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about dentists in Saskatchewan: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Dentists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations26% of dentists work all year, while 74% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.87% of dentists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: more than 95% compared to 7% for all occupations