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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 07/2012 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 07/2012 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.88 | 07/2012 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 07/2012 |
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 | 4.25 | 07/2012 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 4.0 | 07/2012 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 07/2012 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.0 | 07/2012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administer general and local anesthetics. | Core | 59 | 07/2012 |
| Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment. | Core | 59 | 07/2012 |
| Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future. | Core | 60 | 07/2012 |
| Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues. | Core | 59 | 07/2012 |
| Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth. | Core | 60 | 07/2012 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 5.91 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.6 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.47 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.63 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.2 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.22 | 11/2023 |