O*NET-SOC 29-1023.00
Orthodontists
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve 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- Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.Core7734
- Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.Core7735
- Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.Core7733
- Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.Core7732
- Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.Core7737
- Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.Core7738
- Advise patients to comply with treatment plans.Core23973
- Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.Core7736
- Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.Core7739
- Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.Core7740
- Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.Core7741
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 27 examples in 7 categories, 2 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Development environment software
- Ada
Medical software
- Adstra Systems ADSTRA Management
- Advance Ortho Systems Program Director
- Algorithm Compu-Ceph
- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
- ICE Dental Systems
- IMS Specialty Services IMS Digital Office
- Innovative Software Inn-Soft Office Manager
- Katchitek Corporation OrthoManager
- Kodak Dental Systems Kodak ORTHOWARE
- New Horizons Software OrthoExec
- Oasys structural design and analysis software
- Ortho Computer Systems ViewPoint
- OrthoChart
- Orthoease
- Patient management software
- PerfectByte Ortho
- Solutions by Design ScreenPlay
Graphics or photo imaging software
- American Orthodontics Compu-Ceph
- American Orthodontics Photo-Eze
- FYI Technologies Dr. Ceph
- FYI Technologies Dr. View
- GAC International OrthoPlex
Calendar and scheduling software
- EZappt
Web page creation and editing software
- FacebookHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
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 30.3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Diagnose dental conditions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Thinking Creatively
Design medical devices or appliances.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Handling and Moving Objects
Fabricate medical devices.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Documenting/Recording Information
Record patient medical histories.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (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 openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Training and Teaching Others
Train medical providers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (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 30.3Job 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 openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
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.