Dental hygienists

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for dental hygienists and dental therapists (NOC 32111) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?Majority employed in dental officesWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Demand for dental services is influenced by dental insurance coverage rates, population growth, household incomes, and public awareness of oral hygienePublic-sector investments in affordable dental care should support job prospectsThe aging population is expected to increase the demand for geriatric dental careWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) regulates the professionWhat Other Information Will I Find Helpful?Some positions will be for part-time workBridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in OntarioDental therapists do not practise in Ontario.Here are some key facts about dental hygienists and dental therapists in Ontario: Approximately 14,650 people work in this occupation. Dental hygienists and dental therapists 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: 67% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations25% of dental hygienists and dental therapists work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.10% of dental hygienists and dental therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 76% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Good for dental hygienists and dental therapists (NOC 32111) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.Population growth will support demand for dental hygienists and dental therapists.The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has come into effect which has increased the demand for dental professionals.In order to practice, dental hygienists and dental therapists must have at least a degree in dental hygiene and be licensed to practice dental hygiene in New Brunswick. Opportunities may be more readily available to those who have acquired local anaesthesia and/or self-initiation designations. The latter permits dental hygienists to offer their services in various practice settings without the supervision of a member of the NB Dental Society.Here are some key facts about dental hygienists and dental therapists in New Brunswick: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Dental hygienists and dental therapists 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: 82% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations26% of dental hygienists and dental therapists work all year, while 74% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 68% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for dental hygienists and dental therapists (NOC 32111) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many 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 dental hygienists and dental therapists in Saskatchewan: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Dental hygienists and dental therapists 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: 75% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations32% of dental hygienists and dental therapists work all year, while 68% 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.Less than 5% of dental hygienists and dental therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 5% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 95% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 86% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations