Occupation information for Prosthodontists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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• 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.
• Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
• Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects.
• Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
• Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them.

Tools:

• Crown or bridge removers
• Dental articulators
• Dental impression trays
• Dental mouth prop or bite block or gag
• Orthodontic pliers

Technology:

• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Medical software
• Operating system software

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