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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.12 | 08/2023 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities. | Core | 63 | 08/2023 |
| Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures. | Core | 63 | 08/2023 |
| Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans. | Core | 63 | 08/2023 |
| Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth. | Core | 64 | 08/2023 |
| Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function. | Core | 64 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 5.84 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.8 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.75 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.94 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.67 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.28 | 11/2023 |