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.
11 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Prosthodontists: $258,660 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices. | General |
| Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Treat dental problems or diseases. | General |
| Check physical condition of people or animals. | General |
| Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures. | General |
| Design medical devices or appliances. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Apple iOS | Operating system software |
| Henry Schein Dentrix | Medical software |
| Consult-PRO | Medical software |
| Henry Schein DentalVision Professional | Medical software |
| Henry Schein Easy Dental | Medical software |
| Image management software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Kea Software impDAT | Medical software |
| Kodak Dental Systems Kodak PRACTICEWORKS Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Materialise Dental SimPLANT | Medical software |
| Materialise Dental SurgiGuide | Medical software |
| Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft | Medical software |
| Perio charting software | Medical software |
| Planet DDS Denticon | Medical software |
| Practice-Web Dental | Medical software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |
| Certification in Prosthodontics | American Board of Prosthodontics | Not Available |
| Fellow of the AAID | American Academy of Implant Dentistry | Not Available |