Compare Prosthodontists & Dentists, General District Of Columbia

Comparison Prosthodontists Dentists, General
Salary

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Dentists, General $194,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.


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.

Active Learning Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists
Medium
Active Learning Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
High

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

Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists
Medium
Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
High

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dentists, General
Dentists, General
Medium

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

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Dentists, General
Dentists, General

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Dentists, General
Dentists, General

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 Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists

0 related certifications

Certification for Dentists, General
Dentists, General

18 related certifications

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