Most dentists work in either private practice or hospitals or other practices.
The types of jobs in this industry include dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, receptionists and office administrators. The turnover of staff in this industry is reported to be low, which may be due to the lack of other job opportunities in the area. Many staff in this sector work full time, although there are part-time and job share opportunities available. The gender balance for dentists is reported to be roughly equal, although support staff jobs are dominated by women.