Job prospects Dental Hygienist in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dental hygienists and dental therapists in the Halifax Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Dental hygienists and dental therapists in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 380 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