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The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Prosthodontists

Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Realistic

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Investigative

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Social

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Conventional

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Artistic

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Enterprising

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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.

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.

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.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Dentists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners

Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.

Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.

Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.

Measure and take impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, recording devices, and other materials.

Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.

Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.

Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury survivors, or to individuals with diseases or congenital disabilities.

Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.

Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.

Henry Schein DentalVision Professional

Henry Schein Dentrix

Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft

Practice-Web Dental

Image management software

Apple iOS

Bird beak pliers

Ligature tying pliers

Placing pliers

Serrated pliers

Boley gauges

Bracket positioning gauges

Fox planes

Willis gauges

Gothic arch tracers

Needle point tracers

Pantographic tracing instruments

Adjustable articulators

Face bows

Non-adjustable articulators

Crown and bridge trays

Edentulous impression trays

Partial impression trays

Crown grippers

Crown removal pliers

Crown spreaders

Abutment drivers

Implant ratchets

Dental wax knives

Modeling carvers

Articulating paper forceps

Titanium forceps

High-speed handpieces

Low-speed handpieces

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

A lot of freedom

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Every day

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Extremely important

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

Very close (near touching)

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

Very high responsibility

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?

Constant contact with others

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

High responsibility

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Prosthodontists

Overview

Career

What Prosthodontists Do

Other Job Titles Prosthodontists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Prosthodontists

Overview

Career

What Prosthodontists Do

Other Job Titles Prosthodontists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Prosthodontists

Majors Related to Career

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