Dental Officer (Government)
Provides dental care to the public through government health centres and hospitals — extractions, fillings, dentures, and oral health promotion.
Typical Salary
J$2.8M
to J$5.5M per year
Open Roles
200+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
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Career Paths
BDS Graduate→Dental Intern→Dental Officer→Senior Dental Officer→Chief Dental Officer
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$4.2M
Entry: J$2.8MSenior: J$5.5M
Key Skills
Restorative dentistry
Oral surgery
Dental radiology
Patient education
Paediatric dentistry
Preventive care
Record keeping
Infection control
Education
Minimum Entry
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- Dental internship (1 year)
Preferred
- Specialist diploma (Orthodontics, Oral Surgery)
- MPH (Public Oral Health)
Professional Qualifications
- BDS (UWI or recognised)
- Dental Council of Jamaica registration
- Internship certificate
- Specialist board (advantageous)
Market Trend
▬ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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