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O*NET-SOC 29-1022.00

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Administer general and local anesthetics.Core9370
  2. Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.Core9373
  3. Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.Core9372
  4. Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.Core9374
  5. Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.Core9371
  6. Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.Core9376
  7. Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.Core9375
  8. Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.Core9378
  9. Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.Core9377
  10. Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.Core9380
  11. Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and jaw growth problems.Core9379
  12. Perform minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone enhancements.Supplemental20244
  13. Perform minor facial rejuvenation procedures, including the use of Botox and laser technology.Supplemental20245
  14. Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.Supplemental9382

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 10 examples in 3 categories, 0 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Development environment software

  • Ada

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Apteryx Imaging Suite
  • DentalEye
  • Gendex Dental Systems VixWin PRO
  • Kodak Dental Systems Kodak Cosmetic Imaging Module
  • Planmeca Oy Dimaxis
  • Sirona SIDEXIS XG

Medical software

  • DecisionBase TiME for OMS
  • Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
  • DSN Software Oral Surgery-Exec

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Treat medical emergencies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Treat dental problems or diseases.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 8
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.