Dentist in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Chirurgien-dentiste”. To search for jobs in France, type “Chirurgien-dentiste” or “Chirurgienne-dentiste”.
- Masculine
- Chirurgien-dentiste
- Feminine
- Chirurgienne-dentiste
- ROME code
- J1103
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- dentiste
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Chirurgien-dentiste / Chirurgienne-dentiste
- Chirurgien-dentiste / Chirurgienne-dentiste des armées
- Dentiste
- Dentiste militaire
- Odontologiste
- Odontologue
- Praticien / Praticienne dentaire
Working as a dentist in France
Dentistry is a regulated profession in France. You need the Diplôme d'État de docteur en chirurgie dentaire, or an EU diploma recognised automatically, and registration with the Ordre des chirurgiens-dentistes. Dentists with non-EU diplomas follow the authorisation procedure for foreign-trained practitioners, which includes an exam. Orthodontics and oral surgery are separate specialties with their own DES. Most dentists start as collaborators before setting up a practice. Search for « chirurgien-dentiste », « collaborateur chirurgien-dentiste », « dentiste salarié » or « dentiste centre de santé ».
French job profile (in French): Chirurgien-dentiste
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