Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.38 | 08/2022 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 08/2022 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.25 | 08/2022 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.0 | 08/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.38 | 08/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed. | Core | 66 | 08/2022 |
| Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers. | Core | 66 | 08/2022 |
| Fabricate, alter, or repair dental devices, such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, or appliances for straightening teeth. | Core | 65 | 08/2022 |
| Place tooth models on an apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model. | Core | 64 | 08/2022 |
| Remove excess metal or porcelain and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines. | Core | 66 | 08/2022 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.68 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 4.47 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.22 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.67 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.45 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |