Dental care

Want to live “The good life”?  Would you like fresh air, spectacular mountains and picturesque countryside on your doorstep?  Enjoy outdoor activities and great cultural experiences?

Would you like to work with experienced colleagues? Do you want a challenging job and great opportunities for professional development?

The Public Dental Service in Oppland can offer:

• Varied and challenging tasks
• Good working conditions – 36 hour week, 5 weeks holiday
• Opportunities for further education and courses  
• A great professional network
• Clinics with modern equipment
• Assistance in finding accommodation  and child care  

Public dental health services in Norway are organised by the county council. All children under the age of 18 are entitled to free public dental treatment (excluding orthodontic treatment), so are the mentally challenged, chronically ill, and people receiving home nursing assistance. The clinics also offer treatment to the general public.

The Public Dental Care Services in Oppland have 27 clinics in 6 districts. The clinics vary in size and are located in both urban and rural areas in the county. 

Some facts about Oppland:

• Fantastic opportunities for all kinds of outdoor activities
• 4 towns, Lillehammer, Gjøvik, Fagernes and Otta
• Norway's highest mountains
• The beautiful valleys; Valdres and Gudbrandsdalen
• The lush farmlands; Toten and Hadeland
• A climate with pleasant summer temperatures and stable winter conditions
• Larger towns with a number of unique facilities and opportunities.
• Two university colleges
• Rural districts with a low cost of living and closeness to mountains and nature.

Oppland = “The good life”

Presentation of Oppland public dental health care and Oppland (pdf file)

Watch an inspirational film about Oppland (video)

Contact us

We are always interested in getting in touch with skilled dentists who want to work in Norway.

Want to know more?

Contact Head County Dental Officer Bjørn Ellingsæter by phone 61 28 92 31 or e-mail