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Occupational Report
for Dentists, General (29-1021)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth. Exclude "Prosthodontists" (29-1024), "Orthodontists" (29-1023), "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022) and "Dentists, all other specialists" (29-1029).
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Dentists, General
Employment Outlook
for Dentists, General
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Dentists, General
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
| Job Title |
Date Posted |
Location |
Wage Offered |
| Dentist |
8/12/10 |
Siletz |
DOE |
Job Openings from the Web
for Dentists, General
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 5 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 5
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Dentists, General
Wages
for Dentists, General
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Dentists, General
Educational Requirements
for Dentists, General
Workers must have a first professional degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a first professional degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Dentists, General
- Administer Anesthetics
- Administer Injections
- Administer Medications
- Analyze Dental Data
- Analyze Medical Data
- Analyze Medical Laboratory Results
- Apply Active Listening Techniques
- Apply Anatomy Theory
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Clinical Problem Solving Techniques
- Apply Confidentiality Procedures
- Apply Dentistry Techniques And Treatment Procedures
- Apply Drug Information To Patient Treatment
- Apply Head And Oral Anatomy Theory
- Apply Human Growth And Development Theory
- Apply Medical Diagnostic Techniques
- Apply Operating Room Procedures
- Apply Patient Care Procedures
- Apply Pharmacological Knowledge And Terminology
- Calculate Dosages
- Collect Dental Laboratory Diagnostic Data
- Conduct Patient Evaluations
- Diagnose And Treat Oral Diseases
- Diagnose And Treat Oral Injuries
- Diagnose And Treat Oral Malformation
- Document Medical Prognosis
- Fit Or Alter Dental Appliances Such As Dentures
- Interpret X-Rays
- Maintain And Compile Dental Records
- Observe Patients, Report Patients' Condition And Responses To Treatment
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Polish Dental Prosthesis Or Apparatus
- Prepare Patient Reports
- Provide Medical Treatments To Patients
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Teach Patients About Oral Care
- Understand Needs Of The Elderly
- Understand The Properties Of Drugs
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Dental Equipment
- Use Dental Information To Construct Prostheses
- Use Dental Terminology
- Use Examining Room Procedures
- Use Medical Terminology
- Write Technical Documents Or Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Dentists, General
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Dentists, General
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Dentists, General matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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