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Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

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Latest2026
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand2026
DentistTahatลซ Career Ideas T00431
GroupAll
Median226,680 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%206,030 NZD - 247,330 NZD
Decile range185,380 NZD - 267,980 NZD
Bottom decile185,380 NZD
Top decile267,980 NZD

Sources

  • Tahatลซ Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatลซ Career Ideas
Suggested education
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งClinical Dental TechnologyUniversity of Lancashiremapping confidence: 94%๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งDental HygieneTeesside Universitymapping confidence: 94%๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งDental Hygiene and Dental TherapyUniversity of Leedsmapping confidence: 94%๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งDental Nurse PracticeTeesside Universitymapping confidence: 94%

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