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.

Knowledge

Health

medicine and dentistry

Business

customer service
management

Arts and Humanities

English language

Math and Science

biology

Skills

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

looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use

put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady

Verbal

communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability

Concern for Others
Self Control
Stress Tolerance

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Medical software

AlphaDent
DentiMax

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Office suite software

Microsoft Office

Education

doctoral degree
usually needed