ONET Occupations » 29-1021.00

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.97)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.71)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.71)
  4. Supervise, manage - People (4.71)
  5. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.55)
  6. Heal, cure - People (4.55)
  7. Research - Data (4.55)
  8. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.55)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (4.50)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.44)
  11. Manipulate - Things (4.38)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.38)
  13. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.38)
  14. Use my brain - Data (4.38)
  15. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  16. Listen - People (4.12)
  17. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.12)
  18. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.06)
  19. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  20. Interview, draw out - People (3.90)
  21. Speak - People (3.88)
  22. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  23. Organize, classify - Data (3.88)
  24. Coordinate - People (3.86)
  25. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.84)
  26. Imagine - Data (3.84)
  27. Solve problems - Data (3.75)
  28. Study, observe - Data (3.73)
  29. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.69)
  30. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.59)
  31. Perceive patterns - Data (3.50)
  32. Motivate - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (4.38)
  2. Judgment and Decision Making (4.12)
  3. Active Listening (4.00)
  4. Monitoring (4.00)
  5. Speaking (3.88)
  6. Social Perceptiveness (3.88)
  7. Coordination (3.75)
  8. Service Orientation (3.75)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  10. Time Management (3.75)
  11. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  12. Science (3.62)
  13. Active Learning (3.62)
  14. Persuasion (3.62)
  15. Management of Personnel Resources (3.50)
  1. Deductive Reasoning (4.38)
  2. Inductive Reasoning (4.38)
  3. Near Vision (4.38)
  4. Control Precision (4.38)
  5. Finger Dexterity (4.38)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (4.25)
  7. Arm-Hand Steadiness (4.25)
  8. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  9. Oral Expression (4.00)
  10. Selective Attention (4.00)
  11. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  12. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  13. Manual Dexterity (3.88)
  14. Information Ordering (3.88)
  15. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  16. Flexibility of Closure (3.50)
  17. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  18. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.98)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.97)
  3. Dependability (4.72)
  4. Concern for Others (4.71)
  5. Achievement/Effort (4.52)
  6. Cooperation (4.51)
  7. Persistence (4.50)
  8. Leadership (4.44)
  9. Stress Tolerance (4.40)
  10. Self Control (4.37)
  11. Independence (4.26)
  12. Initiative (4.16)
  13. Social Orientation (4.04)
  14. Analytical Thinking (3.94)
  15. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.75)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.71)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.55)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.52)
  4. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.41)
  5. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.34)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.27)
  7. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.15)
  8. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (4.12)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (4.06)
  10. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.99)
  11. Developing and Building Teams (3.98)
  12. Processing Information (3.94)
  13. Getting Information (3.90)
  14. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.86)
  15. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.85)
  16. Thinking Creatively (3.84)
  17. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.84)
  18. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.79)
  19. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.73)
  20. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.72)
  21. Selling or Influencing Others (3.69)
  22. Interacting With Computers (3.63)
  23. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.60)
  24. Training and Teaching Others (3.59)
  25. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (3.54)
  26. Staffing Organizational Units (3.52)
  1. Make Decisions (4.71)
  2. Follow Clinical Radiation Safety Procedures (4.55)
  3. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.55)
  4. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.55)
  5. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.55)
  6. Follow Dental Or Medical X-Ray Procedures (4.55)
  7. Follow Patient Care Procedures (4.55)
  8. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Health Care (4.55)
  9. Use Clinical Problem Solving Techniques (4.55)
  10. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.55)
  11. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.55)
  12. Use Counseling Techniques (4.55)
  13. Use Dental Treatment Procedures (4.55)
  14. Use Emergency Medical Treatment Procedures (4.55)
  15. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.55)
  16. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.55)
  17. Administer Anesthetics (4.34)
  18. Diagnose Or Treat Oral Diseases (4.34)
  19. Administer Injections (4.34)
  20. Diagnose Or Treat Oral Injuries (4.34)
  21. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.34)
  22. Perform Dental Hygiene Procedures (4.34)
  23. Perform Minor Surgery (4.34)
  24. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (4.27)
  25. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.27)
  26. Identify Body Response Variations (4.27)
  27. Conduct Patient Assessments (4.12)
  28. Analyze Dental Data (4.06)
  29. Calculate Medical Dosages (3.94)
  30. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (3.90)
  31. Collect Clinical Data (3.90)
  32. Collect Dental Laboratory Diagnostic Data (3.90)
  33. Operate Dental Equipment (3.84)
  34. Monitor Patient's Condition (3.73)
  35. Observe Patient Condition (3.73)