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Career: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Job Description
Perform surgery on mouth, jaws, and related head and neck structure to execute difficult and multiple extractions of teeth, to remove tumors and other abnormal growths, to correct abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision, to prepare mouth for insertion of dental prosthesis, or to treat fractured jaws.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth. |
100
|
Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future. |
100
|
Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment. |
100
|
Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments. |
100
|
Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck. |
100
|
Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections. |
100
|
Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones. |
99
|
Administer general and local anesthetics. |
97
|
Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues. |
91
|
Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip and palate and jaw growth problems. |
83
|
Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face. |
55
|
Perform minor cosmetic procedures such as chin and cheek-bone enhancements, and minor facial rejuvenation procedures including the use of Botox and laser technology. |
22
|
Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
85
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
84
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
84
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
82
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
81
|
Getting Information
|
80
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
80
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
78
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
76
|
Processing Information
|
75
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
72
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
72
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
70
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
70
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
69
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
66
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
65
|
Thinking Creatively
|
64
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
64
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
63
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
63
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
62
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
62
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
62
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
60
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
60
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
60
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
58
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
55
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
55
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
53
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
51
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
51
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
42
|
Interacting With Computers
|
38
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
27
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
22
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|