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 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.12 | 08/2024 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.12 | 08/2024 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Measure and take impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, recording devices, and other materials. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.16 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.63 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.45 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.41 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.68 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.56 | 11/2023 |