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The Public Dental Service in Trøndelag is an integrated part of the Norwegian public health system and provides comprehensive dental care to the population across the county. The service is publicly owned and operated by Trøndelag County Authority and is based on long-term planning, stable funding and clearly defined professional standards. Dental treatment is delivered according to national regulations and clinical guidelines, with a strong emphasis on quality, patient safety and continuity of care.

The dental service in Trøndelag consists of 53 clinics distributed throughout the county. Clinics are located both in urban areas and in smaller towns and rural communities. This structure ensures good access to dental care for patients and gives dental professionals a wide choice of workplaces. Some clinics are larger units with several dentists and dental hygienists, while others are smaller local clinics serving stable patient populations. All clinics are part of the same public organization, with shared systems, professional networks and continuing education. 

Job title: Dentist and dental hygienist

Number of posts: 9 dentist and 2 dental hygenist

We currently have a full-time permanent position available for a dentist at Ørland, Rissa, Åfjord, Heim, Hitra, Melhus, Ytre Namdal, Grong and Orkland Dental Clinic. We also hav a full-time permanent posititon available for a dental hygenist at Risasa and Tiller Dental clinic.

In Trøndelag, the Public Dental Service treats all patient groups. In addition to children, adolescents and prioritized groups defined by Norwegian law, adult patients are also treated on a regular basis. Adult dentistry in the public sector includes examinations, preventive care, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, extractions, dentures and long-term follow-up, comparable to what is offered in private practice. Adult patients pay regulated fees, similar to private dentistry, and many choose the public service because of continuity, predictable organization and close cooperation with other public health services.

Skills requirements: For dentists:
  You must have Norwegian authorization as a dentist

  You must be able to communicate well in Norwegian/Scandinavian, both orally and in writing

  Employees whose first language is not Norwegian or another Scandinavian language must document at least B2 level in both oral and written Norwegian

  We value professional experience as a dentist, but it is not required

  Newly graduated dentists (spring 2026) are welcome to apply

  We would like you to have general computer skills and knowledge of Opus or other EHRs.

Type of work contract: Permanent

Starting date: Starting summer 2026

Working hours: For dentist 36 hours/week, For dental hygenists 37,5 hours/week. All work is normally within 8 – 15.30

Place of work: Trøndelag county, you will be employed at one clinic

Last date of application: 25.03.2026

How to apply: Fill out the application you find interesting on the website below 

We hope to meet you and talk to you at our Mid Norway stand at the Emigration Expo!  

Contact person: Bjørnar Hafell / + 47 415 17 517