[Core] [73% incumbents] Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
  DWAs: Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures. | Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
  DWAs: Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
  DWAs: Prescribe medications.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
  DWAs: Design medical devices or appliances. | Fabricate medical devices. | Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs. | Direct healthcare delivery programs.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
  DWAs: Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
  DWAs: Diagnose dental conditions. | Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
  DWAs: Advise patients on preventive care techniques.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Manage business aspects such as employing or supervising staff or handling paperwork or insurance claims.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
  DWAs: Prepare healthcare training materials.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:5.00 lvl:5.69) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.24 lvl:5.43) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.93 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:3.52 lvl:3.72) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Psychology (imp:3.43 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.29 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:3.22 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.18 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.00 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:2.93 lvl:3.79) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.84 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mechanical (imp:2.78 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:2.64 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.60 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:2.52 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:2.51 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Law and Government (imp:2.47 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:2.46 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.45 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.40 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mathematics (imp:2.36 lvl:2.34) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.30 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:1.95 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.83 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.77 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Telecommunications (imp:1.77 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.70 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.44 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Transportation (imp:1.44 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.35 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.33 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.28 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Finger Dexterity (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:5.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Near Vision (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Control Precision (imp:4.00 lvl:5.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Written Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.68 lvl:5.04) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.67 lvl:5.41) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.65 lvl:5.53) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.64 lvl:6.02) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.63 lvl:5.34) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.43 lvl:4.98) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.39 lvl:5.19) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.37 lvl:5.24) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.32 lvl:5.01) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.27 lvl:5.47) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.20 lvl:4.59) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.13 lvl:4.36) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.10 lvl:4.89) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.07 lvl:4.71) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.05 lvl:4.45) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Processing Information (imp:4.02 lvl:4.83) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.01 lvl:4.72) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.98 lvl:4.01) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.97 lvl:5.48) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.91 lvl:4.74) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.68 lvl:3.95) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.64 lvl:4.51) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.62 lvl:4.33) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.54 lvl:4.09) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.54 lvl:4.34) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.52 lvl:3.58) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.51 lvl:3.19) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.51 lvl:4.66) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.49 lvl:3.91) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.43 lvl:3.97) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.37 lvl:3.86) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.35 lvl:4.09) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Working with Computers (imp:3.30 lvl:3.22) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.26 lvl:3.70) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.24 lvl:3.95) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.66) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.72 lvl:2.79) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.70 lvl:2.77) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.31 lvl:1.89) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.08 lvl:1.75) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.66 lvl:1.12) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.39) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.26) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:2.07) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.03) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.97) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.73) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.72) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:1.32) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.21) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.02) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.99) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 124,390
  annual_median    : $170,950
  annual_pct10     : $86,250
  annual_pct25     : $125,710
  annual_pct75     : $224,040
  annual_pct90     : $319,630
  annual_mean      : $191,350
  hourly_median    : $82.19

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($230,990)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($107,560)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.148x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (48 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  121,430  median: $ 170,780
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,330  median: $ 193,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      610  median: $ 193,060
  Educational Services                     emp:      540  median: $ 161,570
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      140  median: $ 179,740
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      140  median: $       0
  Manufacturing                            emp:       90  median: $ 208,220
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       30  median: $ 175,970

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the mouth, most commonly focused on dentition (the development and arrangement of teeth) as well as the oral mucosa. Dentistry may also encompass other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint. The practitioner is called a dentist.
The history of dentistry is older than the written history of humanity and civilization, with the earliest evidence dating to tens of thousands of years go, and rich evidence from 7000 BC on. Dentistry is thought to have been the first specialization in medicine which has gone on to develop its own accredited degree with its own specializations. Dentistry is often also understood to subsume the now largely defunct medical specialty of stomatology (the study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases) for which reason the two terms are used interchangeably in certain regions. However, some specialties such as oral and maxillofacial surgery (facial reconstruction/OMFS) may require both medical and dental degrees to accomplish.
Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries (such as dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists). Most dentists either work in private practices (primary care), dental hospitals, or (secondary care) institutions (prisons, armed forces bases, etc.).
The modern movement of evidence-based dentistry calls for the use of high-quality scientific research and evidence to guide decision-making such as in manual tooth conservation, use of fluoride water treatment and fluoride toothpaste, dealing with oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontitis, as well as systematic diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, celiac disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and HIV/AIDS which could also affect the oral cavity. Other practices relevant to evidence-based dentistry include radiology of the mouth to inspect teeth deformity or oral malaises, haematology (study of blood) to avoid bleeding complications during dental surgery, cardiology (due to various severe complications arising from dental surgery with patients with heart disease), etc.


== Etymology ==
The term dentistry comes from dentist, which comes from French dentiste, which comes from the French and Latin words for tooth. The term for the associated scientific study of teeth is odontology (from Ancient Greek: ὀδούς, romanized: odoús, lit. 'tooth') – the study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.


== Dental treatment ==
Dentistry usually encompasses practices related to the oral cavity. According to the World Health Organization, oral diseases are major public health problems due to their high incidence and prevalence across the globe, with the disadvantaged affected more than other socio-economic groups.
The majority of dental treatments are carried out to prevent or treat the two most common oral diseases, which are dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis). Common treatments involve the restoration of teeth, extraction or surgical removal of teeth, scaling and root planing, endodontic root canal treatment, and cosmetic dentistry.
By nature of their general training, dentists, without specialization, can carry out the majority of dental treatments such as restorative (fillings, crowns, bridges), prosthetic (dentures), endodontic (root canal) therapy, periodontal (gum) therapy, and extraction of teeth, as well as performing examinations, radiographs (x-rays), and diagnosis. Dentists can also prescribe medications used in the field such as antibiotics, sedatives, and any other drugs used in patient management. Depending on their licensing boards, general dentists may be required to complete additional training to perform sedation, dental implants, etc.

Dentists also encourage the prevention of oral diseases through proper hygiene and regular, twice or more yearly, checkups for professional cleaning and evaluation. Oral infections and inflammations may affect overall health, and conditions in the oral cavity may be indicative of systemic diseases, such as osteoporosis, diabetes, celiac disease or cancer. Many studies have also shown that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and preterm birth. The concept that oral health can affect systemic health and disease is referred to as "oral-systemic health".


== Education and licensing ==

John M. Harris started the world's first dental school in Bainbridge, Ohio, and helped to establish dentistry as a health profession. It opened on 21 February 1828, and today is a dental museum. The first dental college, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, opened in Baltimore, Maryland, US in 1840. The second in the United States was the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, established in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1845. The Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery followed in 1852. In 1907, Temple University accepted a bid to incorporate the school.
Studies show that dentists who graduated from different countries, or even from different dental schools in one country, may make different clinical decisions for the same clinical condition. For example, dentists that graduated from Israeli dental schools may recommend the removal of asymptomatic impacted third molar (wisdom teeth) more often than dentists that graduated from Latin American or Eastern European dental schools.
In the United Kingdom, the first dental schools, the London School of Dental Surgery and the Metropolitan School of Dental Science, both in London, opened in 1859. The British Dentists Act 1878 and the 1879 Dentists Register limited the title of "dentist" and "dental surgeon" to qualified and registered practitioners. However, others could legally describe themselves as "dental experts" or "dental consultants". The practice of dentistry in the United Kingdom became fully regulated with the 1921 Dentists Act, which required the registration of anyone practising dentistry. The British Dental Association, formed in 1880 with Sir John Tomes as president, played a major role in prosecuting dentists practising illegally. Dentists in the United Kingdom are now regulated by the General Dental Council.
Dentists in many countries complete between five and eight years of post-secondary education before practising. Though not mandatory, many dentists choose to complete an internship or residency focusing on specific aspects of dental care after they have received their dental degree. In a few countries, to become a qualified dentist one must usually complete at least four years of postgraduate study; Dental degrees awarded around the world include the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in North America (US and Canada), and the Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Baccalaureus Dentalis Chirurgiae (BDS, BDent, BChD, BDSc) in the UK and current and former British Commonwealth countries.
All dentists in the United States undergo at least three years of undergraduate studies, but nearly all complete a bachelor's degree. This schooling is followed by four years of dental school to qualify as a "Doctor of Dental Surgery" (DDS) or "Doctor of Dental Medicine" (DMD). Specialization in dentistry is available in the fields of Anesthesiology, Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, Orofacial Pain, Pathology, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics), Periodontics, and Prosthodontics.


=== Continuing education ===
Many countries require licensed dentists to undertake continuing education or continuing professional development (CE/CPD) after graduation. These structured activities help maintain clinical competence, support patient safe

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Dentists in the UK may undertake work under the National Health Service or privately. They may opt for either of these alternatives, or both. A small number of dentists are employed by the NHS but the vast majority are in private practice. UK dentists are regulated by the General Dental Council an

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Dentists, General diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and conditions of the teeth, gums, and oral structures through comprehensive oral healthcare. They perform examinations, develop treatment plans, conduct procedures ranging from preventive care to complex restorative work, and educate patients on oral hygiene. This role requires extensive clinical expertise in dental medicine combined with patient care and practice management skills.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A general dentist begins by examining patients' teeth, gums, and oral tissues using dental instruments, X-rays, and diagnostic equipment to identify problems and develop treatment plans. They perform procedures such as cleaning teeth, filling cavities, administering anesthetics, and treating pulp exposure through root canals or pulp capping. Throughout the day, they design and fit prosthodontic appliances like bridges or dentures, prescribe medications including antibiotics, and apply preventive treatments like fluoride or sealants. They document patient information, update treatment records, and organize their practice operations while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. Administrative duties include planning dental health programs and managing patient scheduling and treatment coordination.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful general dentists demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the highest work style importance ratings (8.0 and 7.0 respectively). They excel in investigative and realistic work environments, combining scientific problem-solving with hands-on technical skills, as reflected in their RIASEC profile (Investigative 5.48, Realistic 5.23). The role demands strong finger dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for precise procedural work, coupled with problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities to diagnose complex oral conditions. Effective dentists possess superior communication skills to explain procedures and educate patients, while maintaining the integrity and cautiousness essential for safe clinical practice.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into general dentistry requires a doctoral degree, with 81.4% of practitioners holding this credential, typically a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Aspiring dentists must complete undergraduate coursework in sciences, followed by four years of dental school including extensive clinical training. Most states require passing national and state licensing examinations, and many dentists complete additional residency training in general practice.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
General dentists can advance into specialized areas such as orthodontics, oral surgery, or prosthodontics through additional residency training. Many transition into practice ownership, developing business management skills alongside clinical expertise. Some pursue academic careers in dental education, research positions, or public health dentistry roles in government agencies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
General dentistry offers strong earning potential with a median annual salary of $170,950 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $86,250 to $319,630 across experience levels and geographic markets. The field employs 124,390 professionals primarily within healthcare and social assistance sectors (121,430 positions). Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest compensation at $230,990 compared to Puerto Rico at $107,560, representing a 2.15x ratio. The profession maintains stable demand due to ongoing oral healthcare needs across all age groups. Job Zone 5 classification indicates extensive preparation requirements but correspondingly high compensation and career stability.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
General dentistry faces moderate automation risk for routine tasks but remains largely protected by the complex, hands-on nature of clinical work. While diagnostic imaging and treatment planning may incorporate AI assistance, the core activities of patient examination, manual procedures, and chairside patient care require human dexterity and judgment that current technology cannot replicate.

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