Dentists, General
Also called:
Dentist, General Dentist, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Associate Dentist
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Navy.
Dentist; Dentist, Advanced Clinical; Dentist, Comprehensive; Dentist, Dental Materials Science; Dentist, General Clinical; Dentist, Hospital Dentistry; Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR); Dentist, Public Health; Dentist, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD); Pediatric Dentist; Periodontist
General Dentist; Public Health Dentist
Dentist
Dental Officer General Practitioner; Endodontist; Operative Dentist
What they do:
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
On the job, you would:
- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
- 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.
Health
Business
- customer service
- management
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
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Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Accounting software
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doctoral/professional degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$142,740
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Navy.
