Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive skill, knowledge, or experience is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.12 | 07/2014 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 4.12 | 07/2014 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
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 | 4.25 | 07/2014 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.25 | 07/2014 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 4.12 | 07/2014 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.12 | 07/2014 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.12 | 07/2014 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.12 | 07/2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases. | Core | 72 | 07/2014 |
| Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. | Core | 73 | 07/2014 |
| Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. | Core | 73 | 07/2014 |
| Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements. | Core | 72 | 07/2014 |
| Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue. | Core | 73 | 07/2014 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 5.4 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.31 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.27 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.85 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.95 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.15 | 11/2023 |