University of Otago Dentistry Careers
Careers
What can I do when I graduate?
Dental graduates are spoilt for choice in New Zealand and overseas. Dentists are in demand all over the world.
Some graduates opt to work in private practice, while others join the defence force or work in hospital clinics. Dentistry can be a financially-rewarding career, offering independence and flexibility, in terms of working hours and type of practice.
Many dentists specialise and undertake postgraduate study available in all areas of dentistry including orthodontics (straightening teeth) and oral surgery.