ONET Occupations » 29-2021.00

Dental Hygienists

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

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Parachute skills

  1. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.66)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.45)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.37)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.37)
  5. Heal, cure - People (4.26)
  6. Listen - People (4.00)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (3.65)
  10. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  11. Manipulate - Things (3.62)
  12. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.62)
  13. Speak - People (3.62)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.58)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.75)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  4. Finger Dexterity (3.62)
  5. Near Vision (3.62)
  6. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.74)
  2. Integrity (4.68)
  3. Cooperation (4.45)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.45)
  5. Self Control (4.39)
  6. Concern for Others (4.37)
  7. Social Orientation (4.08)
  8. Independence (4.08)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.81)
  10. Initiative (3.67)
  11. Persistence (3.65)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.64)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.62)
  14. Leadership (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.66)
  2. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.43)
  3. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.26)
  4. Getting Information (3.99)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.97)
  6. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.80)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.69)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.67)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.67)
  1. Record Medical History Or Data (4.66)
  2. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (4.66)
  3. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.66)
  4. Prepare Patient For Dental Work (4.26)
  5. Administer Anesthetics (4.26)
  6. Administer Injections (4.26)
  7. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.26)
  8. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.26)
  9. Perform Dental Hygiene Procedures (4.26)
  10. Collect Clinical Data (3.99)
  11. Collect Dental Laboratory Diagnostic Data (3.99)
  12. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.69)
  13. Identify Body Response Variations (3.69)
  14. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (3.67)
  15. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (3.67)
  16. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (3.67)
  17. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (3.67)
  18. Follow Clinical Radiation Safety Procedures (3.67)
  19. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (3.67)
  20. Use Dental Treatment Procedures (3.67)
  21. Use Darkroom Procedures In Radiology Or Medical Or Dental Lab Setting (3.67)
  22. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (3.67)
  23. Use Knowledge Of Dental Terminology (3.67)
  24. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.67)
  25. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (3.67)
  26. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.67)
  27. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (3.67)
  28. Follow Dental Or Medical X-Ray Procedures (3.67)