Specialist Prosthodontics

Prosthodontist Responsibilities:

• Examining patients using X-rays and dental instruments to determine the type of dental prostheses required
• Consulting with patients to discuss their dental concerns and medical histories
• Taking impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the dimensions of the dental prostheses to be fabricated
• Sending wax models of dental prostheses to the laboratory for fabrication
• Fitting newly-fabricated dental prostheses in patients' mouths and assessing whether adjustments are required
• Performing teeth whitening procedures to treat extrinsic tooth discoloration
• Using bonding procedures to repair cracks and chips, fill small gaps between the teeth, and alter the size of teeth
• Collaborating with dental and healthcare specialists to develop suitable treatment plans for patients
  

Requirements

Prosthodontist Requirements:

• Bachelors in dentistry
• Appropriate state licensure
• Specialization degree of Prosthodontics
• Minimum three years experience working as a Prosthodontist
• Sound knowledge of fixed and removable prosthodontics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Detail-oriented