[Core] [60% incumbents] Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
  DWAs: Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.
  DWAs: Treat medical emergencies.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Perform minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone enhancements.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Perform minor facial rejuvenation procedures, including the use of Botox and laser technology.
  DWAs: Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Administer general and local anesthetics.
  DWAs: Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
  DWAs: Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and jaw growth problems.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[EMERGING:New] Evaluate and treat problems related to the temperomandibular joint (TMJ).

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:5.00 lvl:6.61) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:4.41 lvl:4.77) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  English Language (imp:4.40 lvl:4.76) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.32 lvl:5.03) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.75 lvl:5.22) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.45 lvl:4.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Chemistry (imp:3.43 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administration and Management (imp:3.41 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.11 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Mathematics (imp:3.05 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.99 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.84 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.80 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.77 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administrative (imp:2.72 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mechanical (imp:2.69 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.58 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Physics (imp:2.49 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:2.48 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.40 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Design (imp:2.35 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.23 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Telecommunications (imp:2.21 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:2.17 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.11 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.02 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  History and Archeology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Geography (imp:1.76 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Transportation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Building and Construction (imp:1.69 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:4.12 lvl:5.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Near Vision (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:5.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Control Precision (imp:4.00 lvl:5.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:5.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Selective Attention (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:4.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Reaction Time (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Response Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  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 ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.79 lvl:5.97) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.59 lvl:6.00) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.54 lvl:5.11) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.52 lvl:5.56) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.43 lvl:4.87) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.42 lvl:4.66) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.30 lvl:5.14) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.15 lvl:5.13) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.15 lvl:5.27) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.12 lvl:5.60) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.10 lvl:5.03) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:4.10 lvl:5.27) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.00 lvl:4.33) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.99 lvl:3.70) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.99 lvl:4.82) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.93 lvl:4.62) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.91 lvl:4.53) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.86 lvl:5.18) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.84 lvl:4.03) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.82 lvl:4.53) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.81 lvl:4.68) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.80 lvl:4.86) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.74 lvl:4.87) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.72 lvl:3.85) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Working with Computers (imp:3.68 lvl:3.55) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.64 lvl:4.93) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.63 lvl:4.51) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.59 lvl:4.19) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.45 lvl:4.57) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.41 lvl:4.10) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.39 lvl:4.45) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.26 lvl:3.94) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.23 lvl:4.05) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.19 lvl:4.22) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.10 lvl:4.23) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.98) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.75 lvl:3.36) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.63 lvl:2.44) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.36 lvl:2.57) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.82 lvl:1.39) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.42) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.55) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.37) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:2.19) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.67) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.65) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:1.33) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:1.33) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Empathy (imp:1.22) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:0.93) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.37) — 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 
  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 
  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
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  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.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 4,910
  annual_median    : $352,220
  annual_pct10     : $86,250
  annual_pct25     : $204,610
  annual_pct75     : $428,710
  annual_pct90     : $622,640
  annual_mean      : $346,490
  hourly_median    : $169.34

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Pennsylvania ($553,740)
  lowest_state     : Illinois ($70,220)
  dispersion_ratio : 7.886x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (12 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,810  median: $ 355,810
  Educational Services                     emp:       50  median: $ 155,270

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,810  median: $ 355,810
  Educational Services                     emp:       50  median: $ 155,270

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is a surgical speciality focusing on reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, the mouth, head and neck, and jaws, as well as facial plastic surgery including cleft lip and cleft palate surgery and rhinoplasty.


== Specialty ==
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a specialist surgeon who treats the entire craniomaxillofacial complex: anatomical area of the mouth, jaws, face, and skull, head and neck as well as associated structures. Depending upon the national jurisdiction, oral and maxillofacial surgery may require a degree in medicine, dentistry or both.


=== United States ===
In the US, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, whether possessing a single or dual degree, may further specialise after residency, undergoing additional one or two year sub-specialty oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship training in the following areas:

Cosmetic facial surgery, including eyelid (blepharoplasty), nose (rhinoplasty), facial lift, brow lift, and laser resurfacing
Cranio-maxillofacial trauma, including zygomatic (cheek bone), orbital (eye socket), mandibular and nasal fractures as well as facial soft tissue lacerations and penetrating neck injuries
Craniofacial surgery/paediatric maxillofacial surgery, including cleft lip and palate surgery and trans-cranial craniofacial surgery including Fronto-Orbital Advancement and Remodelling (FOAR) and total vault remodelling
Head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction free flap surgery
Maxillofacial regeneration, which is re-formation of the facial region by advanced stem-cell technique


=== United Kingdom and Europe ===
In countries such as the UK and most of Europe, it is recognised as a specialty of medicine with a degree in medicine and an additional degree in dentistry being compulsory. The scope of practice is mainly head and neck cancer, microvascular reconstruction, craniofacial surgery and cranio-maxillofacial trauma, skin cancer, facial deformity, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial surgery, TMJ surgery and cosmetic facial surgery.
In the UK, maxillofacial surgery is a speciality of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Intercollegiate Board Certification is provided through the JCIE, and is the same as plastic surgery, ENT, general surgery, orthopaedics, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
The FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons) is the specialist exam at the end of surgical training, and is required to work as a Consultant Surgeon in maxillofacial surgery.
In the EU, OMFS is defined within Directive 2005/36 on professional qualifications (updated 2021). The two OMFS specialties are 'dual degree' dental, oral, and maxillofacial surgery (DOMFS) and 'single medical degree' maxillofacial surgery (MFS). In some cases a dental degree may be required to enter speciality training but in all cases the medical degree must be obtained before starting OMFS speciality training.
In Poland, maxillofacial surgery has always been dominated by dentists and still the majority of current OMFS trainees are dental graduates.
Since 2019, Norway switched from dual degree requirement for maxillofacial surgery to medical degree only. Similarly, Sweden has started several maxillofacial surgery training programs for medical graduates.


=== Canada and Asia ===
In Asia, oral and maxillofacial surgery is also recognised as a dental speciality and requires a degree in dentistry prior to surgical residency training. The Canadian model is the same as the model used in the United States.


=== Pakistan ===
In Pakistan, OMFS is recognised as a speciality of dentistry which requires FCPS from CPSP after 4 years BDS degree and a one-year housejob. The candidate has to pass FCPS-1 in order to commence their training followed by PGMI Exam (not in all cases).


=== India ===
Oral and maxillofacial surgery, also known as OMFS, is a branch recognised by DCI (Dental Council of India). Becoming a maxillofacial surgeon requires a five-year dental degree followed by three years of post-graduate specialisation. Oral and maxillofacial surgery includes the treatment of complex dental surgery, including wisdom tooth removal, dental implant, craniomaxillofacial trauma, orofacial pain (trigeminal neuralgia) and jaw joint pain (temporomandibular disorder) management, jaw joint replacement for ankylosis and deformed jaw joint cases, Lefort-3 distraction for craniosynostosis case, jaw tumour and cyst removal surgery, head and neck cancer, facial aesthetic like rhinoplasty, eye and ear plastic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, microvascular surgery, and cleft and craniomaxillofacial surgery. A maxillofacial surgeon is considered one of the required members of an emergency team. Almost 20-25% of trauma patients usually have sustained facial trauma, and that needs urgent opinion and primary management that can be better managed by maxillofacial experts.


=== Australia and New Zealand ===
In Australia and New Zealand, oral and maxillofacial surgery is recognised as both a speciality of medicine and dentistry. Degrees in both medicine and dentistry are compulsory prior to being accepted for surgical training. The scope of practice is broad and there is the ability to undertake subspecialty fellowships in areas such as head and neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction.


=== Globally ===
In other countries, oral and maxillofacial surgery as a speciality exists but under different forms, as the work is sometimes performed by a single or dual qualified specialist depending on each country's regulations and training opportunities available. In several countries, oral and maxillofacial surgery is a speciality recognised by a professional association, as is the case with the Dental Council of India, American Dental Association, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and Brazilian Federal Council of Odontology (CFO).


== Regulation in the United States ==

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is an internationally recognised surgical speciality. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is formally designated as either a medical, dental or dual (medical and dental) speciality. 
In the United States, oral and maxillofacial surgery is a recognised surgical speciality, formally designated as a dental speciality. A professional dental degree is required, a qualification in medicine may be undertaken optionally during residency training. In this respect, oral and maxillofacial surgery is sui generis among surgical specialties. Board certification in the US is governed by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). Oral and maxillofacial surgery is among the fourteen surgical specialties recognised by the American College of Surgeons. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States, whether single or dual degree, may become Fellows of the American College of Surgeons, "FACS" (Fellow, American College of Surgeons).
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is the chief professional organisation representing the roughly 9,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.


== Surgical procedures ==
Globally, treatments may be performed on the craniomaxillofacial complex: mouth, jaws, face, neck, and skull, and include:

Cosmetic surgery of the head and neck: (rhytidectomy/facelift, browlift, blepharoplasty/Asian blepharoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, septoplasty, cheek augmentation, chin augmentation, genioplasty, oculoplastics, neck liposuction, hair transplantation, lip enhancement, injectable cosmetic treatments like botox, fillers, platelet rich plasma, stem cells, chemical peel, mesotherapy.
Orthognathic surgery, surgical treatment

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  Extract: Implantology is the term for the placement of dental implants by a dentist, specialist dentist in oral surgery, or oral and maxillofacial surgeons. With a license to practice, every dentist obtains permission to practice the full range of dentistry and thus also to place dental implants. The 'focus 

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  QID: Q116880560
  Extract: A number of professional degrees in dentistry are offered by dental schools in various countries around the world.

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  Extract: A dentist, also known as a dental doctor, dental physician, dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry, the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental 

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  Extract: 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 as well as t

  Title: Pediatric dentistry (similarity: 0.2400)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediatric_dentistry
  QID: Q2086597
  Extract: Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children
from birth through adolescence. The specialty of pediatric dentistry is recognized by the American Dental Association, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are specialized physicians who perform surgery on the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, and jaw regions to treat diseases, injuries, and defects. They handle complex procedures ranging from wisdom tooth extraction and facial trauma repair to cosmetic facial enhancements and TMJ disorders. This medical specialty requires extensive preparation including dental school, medical training, and specialized surgical residency.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
These surgeons evaluate patients with oral and facial conditions, determining treatment plans through careful analysis of imaging and clinical examination. They perform surgical procedures such as removing impacted teeth, treating facial infections, repairing facial trauma including lacerations and fractures, and placing dental implants. They administer anesthetics, collaborate with other dental specialists and physicians to coordinate comprehensive care, and document patient progress. Emergency cases may include treating facial injuries from accidents or acute infections requiring immediate surgical intervention.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this field demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and manual dexterity, as surgical precision is critical when operating in the confined oral cavity and facial region. They possess strong investigative and realistic orientations, combining analytical problem-solving with hands-on surgical skills. The role demands intellectual curiosity to stay current with advancing surgical techniques, integrity in patient care, and cautiousness given the high-stakes nature of facial surgery. Strong communication skills are essential for explaining complex procedures to patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.

CAREER ENTRY:
This profession requires completion of dental school (DDS or DMD degree) followed by a 4-6 year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program, with 72.2% completing post-doctoral training. Many programs also require or include medical school training to provide comprehensive understanding of systemic medicine. Candidates must pass national and state licensing examinations and often pursue board certification through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically establish private practices, join group practices, or work in hospital settings including trauma centers. Career advancement includes developing subspecialty expertise in areas like facial reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, or head and neck oncology. Leadership opportunities include serving as department heads, residency program directors, or establishing specialized surgical centers. Some pursue academic careers combining clinical practice with research and teaching.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, oral and maxillofacial surgeons command a median annual salary of $352,220 with a range from $86,250 to $622,640, reflecting the extensive training and specialized skills required. Employment totals 4,910 nationally with significant geographic wage variation, from $70,220 in Illinois to $553,740 in Pennsylvania, representing a 7.89x ratio difference. The vast majority (98%) work in healthcare and social assistance settings, with limited positions in educational institutions. Demand remains steady due to an aging population requiring oral surgery and growing interest in facial cosmetic procedures.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This specialty faces low automation risk due to the complex manual dexterity, real-time decision-making, and patient interaction requirements inherent in surgical procedures. While diagnostic imaging and surgical planning may benefit from AI assistance, the core surgical activities requiring arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, and adaptive problem-solving during procedures remain fundamentally human-dependent.

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    data: both require dental school education
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    data: similar arm-hand steadiness requirements
    data: comparable problem-solving and decision-making skills
  [knowledge_overlap] Prosthodontists (29-1024.00) — confidence:high
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    data: shared Medicine and Dentistry knowledge domain
    data: both work with dental implants
    data: similar patient consultation activities
  [task_similarity] Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric (29-1242.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both perform complex surgical procedures requiring precise manual skills and treatment of traumatic injuries.
    data: similar surgical precision requirements
    data: both treat traumatic injuries
    data: comparable arm-hand steadiness abilities
  [task_similarity] Emergency Medicine Physicians (29-1214.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: both provide emergency treatment
    data: shared treatment of facial trauma
    data: similar decision-making under pressure

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