Details Report

Updated 2005

Details Report for:
29-1021.00 - Dentists, General

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth.

Sample of reported job titles: Dentist, General Dentist, Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS), Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD)

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
99	Core	Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
95	Core	Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
95	Core	Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
93	Core	Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
93	Core	Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
93	Core	Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
89	Core	Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.
89	Core	Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
86	Core	Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
84	Core	Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
83	Core	Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
81	Core	Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
78	Core	Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
76	Core	Perform oral and periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
75	Core	Remove diseased tissue using surgical instruments.
74	Core	Apply fluoride and sealants to teeth.
73	Core	Manage business, employing and supervising staff and handling paperwork and insurance claims.
67	Core	Bleach, clean or polish teeth to restore natural color.
67	Core	Plan, organize, and maintain dental health programs.
58	Core	Produce and evaluate dental health educational materials.

Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Attachments or replacement parts for dental instruments — Ball bearing contra angle assemblies; Contra angle sheaths; Straight attachments; Surgical handles (see all 5 examples)

Bands for dental matrix — Amalgam bands; Copalite bands; Dental matrix bands

Dental dam supplies — Rubber dam clamp forceps; Rubber dam clamps; Rubber dam frames; Rubber dam punches

Dental elevators — Cross-bar elevators; Root elevators; Straight elevators; Surgical elevators (see all 7 examples)

Dental excavators — Enamel hatchets; Endo excavators; Spoon excavators

Dental forceps — Anterior forceps; Articulating paper forceps; Tissue forceps; Tongue-holding forceps (see all 14 examples)

Dental hand pieces or accessories — Angle dental handpieces; Dental handpieces; Straight dental handpieces; Wire cutters (see all 7 examples)

Dental lasers — Carbon dioxide CO2 lasers; Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Nd:YAG dental lasers; Photo-activated disinfection systems; Tooth-whitening argon lasers

Dental material pluggers or tips or accessories — Cement placing instruments; Condensers; Pluggers; Root canal pluggers (see all 6 examples)

Dental probes — Double-end explorers; Double-end periodontal probes; Single-end explorers; Single-ended periodontal probes (see all 9 examples)

Dental reamers — Broaches; Gates-Glidden drills; Root canal enlargers; Root canal reamers (see all 5 examples)

Dental scalers or accessories — Anterior scalers; Posterior scalers; Sickles; Ultrasonic scaler tips

Dental scissors — Crown scissors; Straight scissors; Suture scissors; Wire and arch bar scissors (see all 5 examples)

Dental spatulas — Cement spatulas; Metal spatulas; Spoons; Wax spatulas

Dental x ray units — Digital radiographic equipment; Extraoral x ray equipment; Intraoral x ray equipment; Panoramic x ray equipment

Technology used in this occupation:

Accounting software

Internet browser software — Web browser software

Medical software — Henry Schein Dentrix software; Practice management software PMS; Windent OMS; Windent SQL (see all 35 examples)

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

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Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
99		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
83		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
73		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
70		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
66		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
66		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
56		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
54		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
52		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
52		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
50		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
49		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
47		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
47		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
46		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
46		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
46		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
45		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
45		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
44		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
44		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
44		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
28		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
26		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
22		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
21		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
18		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
17		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
16		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
16		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
14		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
13		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
11		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
87		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
85		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
85		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
85		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
84		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
81		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
81		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
81		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
80		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
79		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
77		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
77		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
75		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
75		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
74		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
73		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
70		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
69		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
67		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
65		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
63		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
59		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
56		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
53		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
53		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
51		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
46		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
45		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
43		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
42		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
40		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
40		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
38		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
36		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
20		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
81		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
78		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
78		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
72		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
72		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
72		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
69		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
66		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
66		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
66		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
66		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
60		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
60		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
60		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
60		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
60		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
60		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
53		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
53		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
53		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
53		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
50		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
47		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
44		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
44		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
44		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
44		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
44		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
41		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
41		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
38		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
38		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
38		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
35		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
31		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
31		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
28		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
28		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
28		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
28		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
28		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
28		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
28		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
28		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
25		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
91		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. make decisions
89		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. administer anesthetics administer injections administer medications or treatments diagnose or treat oral diseases diagnose or treat oral injuries perform dental hygiene procedures perform minor surgery
89		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow clinical radiation safety procedures follow confidentiality procedures follow dental or medical office procedures follow dental or medical x-ray procedures follow infectious materials procedures follow patient care procedures use clinical problem solving techniques use counseling techniques use dental treatment procedures use emergency medical treatment procedures use interpersonal communication techniques use knowledge of investigation techniques use knowledge of medical terminology use research methodology procedures in health care use sanitation practices in health care settings
87		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. collect clinical data collect dental laboratory diagnostic data obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
86		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
81		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
78		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
76		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
76		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
75		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
75		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. monitor patient's condition observe patient condition
75		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. calculate medical dosages
75		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
74		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
73		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. identify body response variations understand properties or composition of drugs understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
71		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
71		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). operate dental equipment
71		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. conduct patient assessments
70		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
69		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. interpret medical laboratory test results interpret x-rays write technical health or medical documents
68		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
68		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
68		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
67		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
66		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
66		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
65		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
64		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. counsel patients concerning diet prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
63		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
62		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. order medical laboratory tests prepare patient reports
61		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
60		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. analyze dental data
60		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
59		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
58		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. communicate technical information make presentations on health or medical issues
53		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
49		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
41		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
38		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
31		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
23		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
100		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
100		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
100		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
100		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
99		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
99		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
98		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
98		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
97		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
97		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
96		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
96		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
96		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
93		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
93		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
92		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
92		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
90		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
89		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
86		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
83		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
80		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
78		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
73		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
72		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
72		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
70		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
67		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
62		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
57		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
57		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
51		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
46		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
41		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
36		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
34		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
30		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
25		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
24		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
24		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
24		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
23		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
18		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
10		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
4		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
4		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
2		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
1		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
0		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
0		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
0		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
0		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
0		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
0		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
0		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
0		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
0		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Job Training	Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, physicists, school psychologists, and surgeons.

SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education	A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
72		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
61		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
44		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
39		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
39		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
99		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
98		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
92		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
90		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
89		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
89		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
89		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
86		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
83		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
82		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
82		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
80		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
80		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
79		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
76		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
71		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
94		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
83		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
73		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
70		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
69		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
10		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Work Needs Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Need
97		Responsibility — Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
94		Ability Utilization — Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
94		Achievement — Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
94		Social Service — Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people.
94		Social Status — Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community.
91		Autonomy — Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
88		Recognition — Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do.
84		Security — Workers on this job have steady employment.
81		Compensation — Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers.
75		Activity — Workers on this job are busy all the time.
69		Authority — Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.
69		Working Conditions — Workers on this job have good working conditions.
66		Moral Values — Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of righ

Details Report for: 29-1021.00 - Dentists, General