Dentist vs Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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Pay
Dentist
$275,000 typical, a year
Most Dentists earn $225,000 to $320,000 a year.
From 1,776 postings that list pay
4,660 open jobs now
Nurse Anesthetist
$270,400 typical, a year
Most CRNAs earn $245,000 to $304,300 a year.
From 311 postings that list pay
1,985 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Dentists and CRNAs.
What each one does
Dentist
- Diagnose and treat dental conditions and oral diseases.
- Perform general dentistry procedures like fillings and extractions.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
- Collaborate with dental staff to provide quality patient care.
- Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Nurse Anesthetist
- Administer anesthesia to patients during surgical and medical procedures.
- Monitor patients throughout the anesthesia and recovery process.
- Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments and develop care plans.
- Provide post-anesthesia care and manage patient recovery.
- Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate documentation of anesthesia administration and patient care.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Dentist
More common in Dentist postings
- Dental Exams 3 in 10 postings
- Oral Surgery 2 in 10 postings
- Dental Equipment 2 in 10 postings
- Emergency Dentistry 1 in 10 postings
- Prosthodontics 1 in 10 postings
- Dental Clinic Operations 1 in 10 postings
- CAD/CAM 1 in 15 postings
- Dentrix 1 in 15 postings
- Malpractice Insurance 1 in 15 postings
Nurse Anesthetist
More common in CRNA postings
- Anesthesia 7 in 10 postings
- Nurse Anesthesia 1 in 10 postings
- Monitored Anesthesia Care 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Dentist
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
Nurse Anesthetist
- CRNA 8 in 10 postings
- RN License 4 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2 in 10 postings
- Registered Nurse 1 in 10 postings
- PALS Certification 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Dentist
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Central Intelligence AgencyPay not stated Albany, NY, USSedationOral SurgeryBiopsyECFMG CertificationDental Extraction +1Dentist (Pediatric)
Central Intelligence AgencyPay not stated Gallup, NM, USDenturesPediatric DentistrySurgeryOral SurgeryOrthodontics
Nurse Anesthetist
CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
WVU MedicinePay not stated Weirton Medical Center (WMCH)CRNARegistered NursePRN CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
WVU MedicinePay not stated Weirton Medical Center (WMCH)AnesthesiaRegistered NurseInfusion AdministrationCRNACathetersAdvanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)
Central Intelligence AgencyPay not stated Omaha, NE, USUltrasoundInfection ControlAnesthesiaSedationCRNA +2
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