Compare Dentists, General & Orthotists and Prosthetists District Of Columbia

Comparison Dentists, General Orthotists and Prosthetists
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
Orthotists and Prosthetists $39,800

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

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

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.

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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


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.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
High

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
High

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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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
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.

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium

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.

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Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium

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

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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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 Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists

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 Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists

No license found 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 Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists

16 related certifications

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