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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Medicine and Dentistry100
2.Customer and Personal Service79
3.English Language77
4.Biology72
Administration and Management72
6.Education and Training60
Therapy and Counseling60
8.Psychology59
9.Personnel and Human Resources58
10.Sales and Marketing53
* Importance out of 100

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Knowledge Area Scores

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
100
91
Use a band-aidFill a tooth cavityPerform open heart surgery
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
79
78
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
77
67
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
72
69
Feed domestic animalsInvestigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animalsIsolate and identify a new virus
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
72
62
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
60
67
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
60
69
Put ice on a sprained ankleProvide job counseling to the unemployedCounsel an abused child
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
59
62
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
58
59
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
53
53
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system