(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Dentists, General
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. |
100
|
Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue. |
100
|
Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements. |
100
|
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services. |
100
|
Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. |
100
|
Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. |
100
|
Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians. |
100
|
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments. |
97
|
Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease. |
94
|
Manage business, employing and supervising staff and handling paperwork and insurance claims. |
93
|
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments. |
91
|
Apply fluoride and sealants to teeth. |
87
|
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials. |
87
|
Bleach, clean or polish teeth to restore natural color. |
82
|
Remove diseased tissue using surgical instruments. |
81
|
Perform oral and periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth. |
72
|
Plan, organize, and maintain dental health programs. |
69
|
Produce and evaluate dental health educational materials. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
76
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
76
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
74
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
72
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
69
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
69
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
68
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
67
|
Processing Information
|
65
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
64
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
64
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
64
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
62
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
62
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
60
|
Thinking Creatively
|
59
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
59
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
59
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
59
|
Getting Information
|
58
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
58
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
56
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
56
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
55
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
54
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
52
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
51
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
51
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
46
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
46
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
45
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
43
|
Interacting With Computers
|
41
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
39
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
25
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
16
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|