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Resume skills guide · SOC 29-1023

Skills for Orthodontists

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for orthodontists, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening4
  • 2.Speaking4
  • 3.Critical Thinking4
  • 4.Monitoring4
  • 5.Reading Comprehension3.88
  • 6.Active Learning3.75
  • 7.Writing3.38
  • 8.Science3.38
  • 9.Learning Strategies3.25
  • 10.Mathematics2.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Biology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training

Core work activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Coaching and Developing Others

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