U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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29-1021 Dentists, General

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth. Exclude "Prosthodontists" (29-1024), "Orthodontists" (29-1023), "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022) and "Dentists, all other specialists" (29-1029)

Dentists (broad occupation)

Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners (minor group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009