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Orthodontists

SOC 29-1023.00

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Learning

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.8

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

Biology

4.1

English Language

3.8

Economics and Accounting

3.4

Sales and Marketing

3.4

Administration and Management

3.4

Psychology

3.4

Key Tasks

1Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.

2Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.

3Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.

4Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.

5Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.

Also Known As

Board Certified Orthodontist Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentist Invisible Braces Orthodontist Orthodontist Orthodontist, Small Business Owner Orthodontist, Vice President Pediatric Orthodontist Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics