Occupation · SOC 29-1029
Dentists, All Other Specialists
All dentists not listed separately.
Median wage
$225,770
$75,360–$239,200
Projected growth
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Annual openings
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per year
Employed (US)
5,900
Job Zone —
Core skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychology
Technology & tools
Spreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareMedical software
Representative tasks
Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropraDiagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observingPerform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Patient medical histories — collect and record using structured intake forms under direct clinical supervision in a specialist dental or chiropractic practice.Health and medical history questionnaires — review and summarize key findings with guidance from a supervising practitioner in an outpatient clinical setting.Basic observation and examination protocols — apply to identify visible signs of musculoskeletal irregularities during initial patient assessments under close oversight.Chiropractic diagnostic terminology — recognize and use correctly when documenting patient findings in electronic medical records under supervision.Active listening techniques — demonstrate during patient intake interviews to capture reported symptoms accurately in a specialist healthcare environment.Office suite and word processing software — use to draft patient correspondence and clinical notes following established templates in a dental or chiropractic office.Anatomical structures of the spine and articulations — identify on diagrams and patient intake documents as preparation for hands-on clinical training.Standard examination questions — ask in a structured sequence to gather relevant health background from patients in a supervised specialist clinic.Electronic medical software — enter and retrieve basic patient demographic and health data under direct instruction in a clinical administrative setting.Written clinical reports — draft using provided formats to document observed patient symptoms and history under the guidance of a senior practitioner.
developing
Neuromuscular and skeletal system assessments — conduct using established chiropractic diagnostic systems with limited oversight in a routine outpatient clinic.Patient health and medical histories — review, question, and synthesize independently to form preliminary clinical impressions in a specialist practice.Manual spinal adjustment techniques — perform a standard series on routine cases to correct musculoskeletal imbalances in a supervised treatment room setting.Differential diagnoses for common musculoskeletal complaints — develop by applying critical thinking and clinical knowledge in a specialist healthcare environment.Social perceptiveness — apply when adapting communication style to patients with varying health literacy levels during consultations in a specialist clinic.Clinical monitoring protocols — follow consistently to track patient progress across multiple treatment sessions in an outpatient specialist setting.Medical and clinical software — use proficiently to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and treatment logs in a digital health environment.Reading comprehension of clinical literature — demonstrate by applying updated treatment guidelines to routine patient cases in a specialist practice.Judgment in treatment planning — exercise when selecting appropriate adjustment techniques for patients with common contraindications in a clinical setting.Oral and written progress reports — produce clearly and accurately to communicate patient status to supervising clinicians and referring practitioners.
proficient
Neuromuscular and spinal function — evaluate comprehensively using advanced chiropractic diagnostic systems to manage complex and non-routine patient presentations autonomously.Comprehensive patient health histories — obtain, interpret, and integrate with physical examination findings to form definitive diagnoses across the full patient population.Manual adjustment sequences — execute with precision and adaptability across a broad range of articulations to address complex musculoskeletal conditions without oversight.Diagnostic decision-making — exercise independently using inductive and deductive reasoning to resolve ambiguous clinical presentations in a specialist practice environment.Non-routine patient cases — manage by synthesizing biological, psychological, and medical knowledge to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.Patient counseling and education — deliver effectively using strong oral expression skills to guide patients through treatment options and self-care in a clinical setting.Clinical outcomes monitoring — conduct systematically across a caseload to evaluate treatment efficacy and adjust protocols for individual patients in an outpatient practice.Interprofessional written communications — author clearly and precisely when coordinating care with physicians, physical therapists, and other specialists in a healthcare network.Electronic health record systems and medical software — leverage fully to analyze patient data trends and support evidence-informed clinical decisions across a practice.Ethical and professional integrity — uphold consistently when managing sensitive patient information and navigating complex treatment decisions in a specialist clinical environment.
advanced
Clinical diagnostic frameworks for specialist practice — design and implement at an organizational level to standardize quality of patient evaluation across a multi-provider setting.Advanced chiropractic and specialist treatment protocols — develop and refine based on emerging research to elevate the standard of care across an entire practice or health system.Mentorship and clinical training — lead for emerging and developing practitioners, modeling best practices in patient examination and musculoskeletal adjustment within a specialist setting.Organizational judgment and decision-making standards — establish to guide consistent, ethical clinical practice across all providers in a specialist healthcare organization.Patient safety and quality assurance initiatives — design and oversee to proactively identify and mitigate risk across a high-volume specialist clinical environment.Strategic use of health information technology — direct to optimize electronic records management, reporting workflows, and data-driven care improvements across a practice.Interprofessional collaboration frameworks — build and lead to ensure seamless coordination between specialist, primary care, and allied health providers within a healthcare network.Continuing education and professional development curricula — develop and deliver to advance clinical competency among staff practitioners in a specialist dental or chiropractic organization.Organizational policies on patient communication and documentation — author and enforce to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and professional codes of conduct.Practice-level performance and outcomes data — analyze and present to organizational leadership and external stakeholders to drive strategic improvements in specialist patient care.
Also known as
8 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Oral PathologistPeriodontistPediatric DentistPedodontistPublic Health DentistCosmetic DentistMaxillofacial PathologyEndodontist