ONET Occupations » 29-1023.00

Orthodontists

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.75)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.44)
  3. Heal, cure - People (4.43)
  4. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.27)
  5. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.27)
  6. Research - Data (4.27)
  7. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.23)
  8. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.23)
  9. Interview, draw out - People (4.22)
  10. Supervise, manage - People (4.22)
  11. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.14)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.14)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  15. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.00)
  16. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  17. Speak - People (4.00)
  18. Listen - People (4.00)
  19. Manipulate - Things (4.00)
  20. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  21. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.75)
  22. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.69)
  23. Advise - People (3.68)
  24. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.68)
  25. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  26. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  27. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  28. Coordinate - People (3.61)
  29. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.61)
  30. Imagine - Data (3.58)
  31. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.58)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (3.88)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  7. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  8. Active Learning (3.75)
  9. Monitoring (3.75)
  10. Coordination (3.75)
  11. Time Management (3.75)
  12. Science (3.62)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Oral Expression (4.00)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Arm-Hand Steadiness (4.00)
  7. Finger Dexterity (4.00)
  8. Near Vision (4.00)
  9. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  10. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  12. Written Expression (3.62)
  13. Information Ordering (3.62)
  14. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.75)
  2. Dependability (4.73)
  3. Integrity (4.51)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.44)
  5. Concern for Others (4.23)
  6. Initiative (4.19)
  7. Self Control (4.18)
  8. Persistence (4.14)
  9. Leadership (4.14)
  10. Achievement/Effort (4.09)
  11. Independence (4.07)
  12. Cooperation (4.04)
  13. Social Orientation (4.01)
  14. Innovation (3.69)
  15. Stress Tolerance (3.68)
  16. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.66)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.43)
  2. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.34)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.27)
  4. Getting Information (4.22)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.22)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.14)
  7. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (4.00)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.95)
  9. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.95)
  10. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.93)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.89)
  12. Interacting With Computers (3.82)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.80)
  14. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.79)
  15. Processing Information (3.78)
  16. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.78)
  17. Coaching and Developing Others (3.77)
  18. Training and Teaching Others (3.75)
  19. Developing and Building Teams (3.68)
  20. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.68)
  21. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.68)
  22. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.61)
  23. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.61)
  24. Thinking Creatively (3.58)
  25. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.53)
  1. Administer Anesthetics (4.43)
  2. Administer Injections (4.43)
  3. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.43)
  4. Diagnose Or Treat Oral Diseases (4.43)
  5. Diagnose Or Treat Oral Injuries (4.43)
  6. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.27)
  7. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.27)
  8. Follow Clinical Radiation Safety Procedures (4.27)
  9. Use Knowledge Of Dental Terminology (4.27)
  10. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.27)
  11. Use Counseling Techniques (4.27)
  12. Use Dental Treatment Procedures (4.27)
  13. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.27)
  14. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.27)
  15. Follow Patient Care Procedures (4.27)
  16. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Health Care (4.27)
  17. Collect Dental Laboratory Diagnostic Data (4.22)
  18. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.22)
  19. Make Decisions (4.22)
  20. Communicate Technical Information (3.95)
  21. Make Presentations On Health Or Medical Issues (3.95)
  22. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.89)
  23. Identify Body Response Variations (3.89)
  24. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (3.89)
  25. Counsel Patients Concerning Diet (3.68)
  26. Prescribe Or Recommend Drugs, Medical Devices Or Other Forms Of Treatment (3.68)
  27. Conduct Patient Assessments (3.68)