DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1024 Prosthodontists
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | >$94.00/hr | $42.18/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr |
| U S | 490 | 133 | $107/yr | $11.05/hr | $46.66/hr | $62.03/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Dental Assistants | 5,740 | $25.33/hr | 1.8% |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,460 | $29.09/hr | 3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,840 | $33.86/hr | 4.7% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 730 | $20.37/hr | 1.9% |
Tasks for Prosthodontists
- Designs and fabricates dental prostheses.
- Corrects natural and acquired deformation of mouth and jaws through use of prosthetic appliances.
- Replaces missing teeth and associated oral structures with artificial teeth to improve chewing, speech, and appearance.
- Adjusts prostheses to fit patient.
- Records physiologic position of jaws to determine shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, and recording devices.
