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CAREER
Prosthodontists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$234,000
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.1% (as fast as the average)
Career
What Prosthodontists Do
Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
Other Job Titles Prosthodontists May Have
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery), Dental Science Dr (Dental Science Doctor), Denturist, Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Prosthetic Dentist, Prosthodontist, Reconstructive Dentist, Removable Prosthodontist, Restorative Dentist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.
- Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
- Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
- 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.
- Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Prosthodontists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Post-doctoral training (61%)
Post-doctoral training
Doctoral degree
Post-secondary certificate
Majors Related to Career
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