Prosthodontists

• Measure and take impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, recording devices, and other materials.
• Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
• Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
• Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
• Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury victims, or to individuals with diseases or birth defects.
• Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
• Repair, reline, or rebase dentures.
• Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
• Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects.
• Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
• Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prosthodontists.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prosthodontists.