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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Dental Assistants. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Depth Perception66
Oral Expression66
Oral Comprehension66
4.Gross Body Coordination63
5.Glare Sensitivity60
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
7.Finger Dexterity56
Written Comprehension56
9.Control Precision53
Selective Attention53
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
66
46
Recognize the voice of a coworkerIdentify a former customer's voice over the telephoneUnderstand a speech presented by someone with a strange accent
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
66
52
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
66
55
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
63
48
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
60
43
Call numbers in a bingo gameMake announcements over the loudspeaker at a sports eventGive a lecture to a large audience
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
60
48
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
56
46
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
56
46
Understand signs on the highwayUnderstand an apartment leaseUnderstand an instruction book on repairing missile guidance systems
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
53
45
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53
41
Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearbyMonitor security TV screens for intruders throughout the night shiftStudy a technical manual in a noisy boiler room