Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 08/2021 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.5 | 08/2021 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
| Service Orientation | 2.B.1.f | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record and review patient medical histories. | Core | 54 | 08/2021 |
| Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease. | Core | 54 | 08/2021 |
| Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. | Core | 53 | 08/2021 |
| Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments. | Core | 53 | 08/2021 |
| Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public. | Core | 52 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Social | 5.46 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.14 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 4.68 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.29 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.67 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.18 | 11/2023 |