2021 Prosthodontists

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.

Prosthodontists Salary

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Salary

$208

Growth

Bright Outlook

Below Average

Green

Prosthodontists Career Description

Also known as:

Doctor of Dental Science, Prosthodontist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Prosthetic Dentist, Prosthodontist, Prosthodontist, Assistant Clinical Professor, Prosthodontist/Educator, Prosthodontist/Owner, Prosthodontist/Restorative/Reconstructive Dentist, Removable Prosthodontist

2021 Prosthodontists Salary

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$80,270	$119,710	$208	$208	$208
Hourly Wage	$38.59	$57.55	$100	$100	$100

2021 Prosthodontists Salary

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$80,270

$119,710

$208

Hourly Wage

$38.59

$57.55

$100

Prosthodontists Common Job Duties

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.
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.
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.

Prosthodontists Activities

Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
Design medical devices or appliances.
Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Treat dental problems or diseases.

Prosthodontists Required Knowledge

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.
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.
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.
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.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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.
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.

Common Prosthodontists Abilities Required

Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Finger Dexterity - Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Manual Dexterity - Holding or moving items with your hands.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Visualization - Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady.

Common Prosthodontists Skills

Speaking - Talking to others.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Prosthodontists Interests

Investigative - Occupations with Investigative interests frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They often involve research and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Projected Employment For Prosthodontists

Location	2019 Employment	2029 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	600	600	2%	0

Projected Employment For Prosthodontists

Location

2019 Employment

2029 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

600

Prosthodontists Education & Experience

Doctoral or professional degree
No work experience
Internship/residency

Prosthodontists Schools

School	Program Name	Location	Length / Graduates
Boston University	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	Boston, MA	Less than one year: 10 More than 4 years: 1 More than 4 years: 4
Columbia University in the City of New York	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	New York, NY	More than 4 years: 4
Harvard University	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	Cambridge, MA	Less than one year: 1 More than 4 years: 0
Loma Linda University	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	Loma Linda, CA	Less than one year: 7 More than 4 years: 6
Marquette University	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	Milwaukee, WI	More than 4 years: 2
Nova Southeastern University	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Less than one year: 5
Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	New Brunswick, NJ	Less than one year: 5
Texas A & M University-College Station	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	College Station, TX	Less than one year: 3
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	Houston, TX	Less than one year: 4 More than 4 years: 4
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	San Antonio, TX	Less than one year: 3

Prosthodontists Schools

20 United States

School

Program Name

Location

Length / Graduates

Boston University