Job prospects Licensed Dental Therapist in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Dental hygienists and dental therapists in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dental hygienists and dental therapists (NOC 32111) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

• Population growth will support demand for dental hygienists and dental therapists.
• The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has come into effect for certain segments of the population and this 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 the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 90 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology