U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-1024.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Provide comprehensive prosthodontic care to patients.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Examine patients' oral health
Assess patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.
2
Design dental prostheses
Create and fabricate dental prostheses based on patient needs.
3
Fit and adjust prostheses
Place prostheses on patients and make necessary adjustments.
4
Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Work with dentists and specialists to address dental concerns.
5
Repair and maintain dentures
Perform repairs, relines, or rebases on existing dentures.

Tools used in this work

Apple iOSHenry Schein Dentrix

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.