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Knowledge Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Medicine and Dentistry96
2.Customer and Personal Service72
3.Administration and Management66
4.Psychology65
5.Biology64
6.English Language59
7.Engineering and Technology58
Sales and Marketing58
9.Chemistry57
10.Personnel and Human Resources53
* Importance out of 100

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

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.
96
86
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.
72
69
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
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.
66
57
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
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.
65
66
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
64
59
Feed domestic animalsInvestigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animalsIsolate and identify a new virus
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
59
58
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
58
55
Install a door lockDesign a more stable grocery cartPlan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge
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.
58
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
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
57
59
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
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.
53
51
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army