The average pay for a Dentist is AU$49.62 per hour.
The average pay for a Dentist is AU$97,740 per year.
Job Description for Dentist
Dentistry is a field of medicine that pertains to the health and treatment of the teeth and mouth. Dentists can be general practitioners or specialists; specialties include dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics.
Read More...- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
- Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
- Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment.
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Pay by Experience Level for Dentist
Pay by Experience for a Dentist has a positive trend. An entry-level Dentist with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$93,000 based on 498 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Dentist with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$103,000 based on 175 salaries. An experienced Dentist which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$122,000 based on 117 salaries. A Dentist with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$104,000 based on 51 salaries.
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Key Stats for Dentist
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Female
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Male
48 % |
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