Prosthodontists
SOC Code: 29-1024 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Prosthodontists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $113,610 | $188,469 | $263,307 | $338,166 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $113,963 | $187,928 | $261,893 | $335,858 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $108,514 | $183,830 | $259,126 | $334,443 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $112,819 | $186,243 | $259,646 | $333,070 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $112,819 | $186,243 | $259,646 | $333,070 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 5.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Biology | 3.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.1 |
| Psychology | 3.0 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Other | 61.0% |
| Post-first professional | 36.1% |
| Some college | 2.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
- Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
- 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.
- Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
- Repair, reline, or rebase dentures.
- Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury survivors, or to individuals with diseases or congenital disabilities.
- Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
- Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
Technology Skills
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