29-1020 Dentists
Broad occupation category (Dentists) within the minor group 'Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Where 29-1020 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
Subcategories of 29-1020 Dentists
- 29-1021Dentists, General
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
- 29-1022Oral 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.
- 29-1023Orthodontists
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.
- 29-1024Prosthodontists
Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
- 29-1029Dentists, All Other Specialists
All dentists not listed separately.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 29-1020 Dentists
- 29-1010Chiropractors
- 29-1030Dietitians and Nutritionists
- 29-1040Optometrists
- 29-1050Pharmacists
- 29-1070Physician Assistants
- 29-1080Podiatrists
- 29-1120Therapists
- 29-1130Veterinarians
- 29-1140Registered Nurses
- 29-1150Nurse Anesthetists
- 29-1160Nurse Midwives
- 29-1170Nurse Practitioners
- 29-1180Audiologists
- 29-1210Physicians
- 29-1240Surgeons
- 29-1290Miscellaneous Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 29-1020?
- SOC 2018 29-1020 is "Dentists". Broad occupation category (Dentists) within the minor group 'Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- What does SOC 2018 29-1020 include?
- 29-1020 Dentists contains 5 direct subcategories: 29-1021 Dentists, General; 29-1022 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; 29-1023 Orthodontists; 29-1024 Prosthodontists; 29-1029 Dentists, All Other Specialists.
- What is the parent category of 29-1020?
- 29-1020 Dentists sits under 29-1020 Dentists in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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