- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.
Dental Assistants spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Arm-Hand Steadiness, and Near Vision. Dental Assistants are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and English Language and are skilled at Speaking and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Thinking Creatively
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Interacting With Computers
Selling or Influencing Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Analyzing Data or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Finger Dexterity
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Control Precision
Extent Flexibility
Manual Dexterity
Speech Clarity
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Far Vision
Visualization
Trunk Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Visual Color Discrimination
Static Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Depth Perception
Stamina
Rate Control
Memorization
Number Facility
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Speed of Closure
Response Orientation
Reaction Time
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Conventional
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Psychology
Education and Training
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Sales and Marketing
Production and Processing
Law and Government
Therapy and Counseling
Mathematics
Mechanical
Foreign Language
Biology
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
Communications and Media
Economics and Accounting
Telecommunications
Wages
District of Columbia
$49,260
New Hampshire
$42,800
Alaska
$41,520
Minnesota
$40,970
Connecticut
$40,660
Massachusetts
$39,950
Washington
$38,230
Colorado
$37,740
Oregon
$37,330
Rhode Island
$37,190
New Jersey
$36,380
North Carolina
$35,810
Vermont
$35,760
Maine
$35,500
Delaware
$34,990
Arizona
$34,460
Iowa
$34,170
Indiana
$33,750
Virginia
$33,740
New York
$33,670
North Dakota
$33,630
Nevada
$33,580
Georgia
$33,480
California
$33,460
Maryland
$33,420
Florida
$33,250
Wisconsin
$33,190
Michigan
$33,070
Missouri
$32,510
Tennessee
$32,270
Illinois
$32,250
Texas
$32,220
South Carolina
$31,920
New Mexico
$31,650
Ohio
$31,470
Kansas
$31,400
Wyoming
$31,390
Kentucky
$31,280
Idaho
$30,900
Pennsylvania
$30,430
Alabama
$30,250
Hawaii
$30,060
Montana
$29,810
Virgin Islands
$29,710
Oklahoma
$29,680
Nebraska
$29,220
Louisiana
$28,670
South Dakota
$28,590
Utah
$28,160
Arkansas
$27,750
Mississippi
$26,910
West Virginia
$24,780
Guam
$24,150
Puerto Rico
$16,810
Skills
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Writing
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation Monitoring
Active Learning
Negotiation
Time Management
Persuasion
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Operation and Control
Mathematics
Management of Personnel Resources
Science
Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Equipment Selection
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Concern for Others
Dependability
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Initiative
Leadership
Independence
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Physical Proximity
Contact With Others
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Coordinate or Lead Others
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With External Customers
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Sitting
Consequence of Error
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Level of Competition
Public Speaking
Degree of Automation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work Schedules
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
- Importance Supplemental-
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
Record treatment information in patient records.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Master's Degree