Compare Dentists, General & Prosthodontists District Of Columbia

Comparison Dentists, General Prosthodontists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Dentists, General $194,200
Prosthodontists Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Customer and Personal Service
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.

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

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

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

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Medicine and Dentistry
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.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists
Medium

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Dentists, General
Dentists, General

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Dentists, General
Dentists, General

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Dentists, General
Dentists, General

18 related certifications

Certification for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists

0 related certifications