Median Annual Wage: $100,280
Education: Post-doctoral training (66%); Doctoral degree (18%); Professional degree (12%)
Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Related Job Titles: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS); Prosthodontist; Maxillofacial Prosthodontist; Removable Prosthodontist; Prosthetic Dentist; Prosthodontist/Restorative/Reconstructive Dentist; Doctor of Dental Science, Prosthodontist; Prosthodontist, Assistant Clinical Professor; Prosthodontist/Educator; Prosthodontist/Owner
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prosthodontists.
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- Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
- Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
- 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.
- Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects.
- Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
- Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
- Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prosthodontists.
- 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.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Prosthodontists.