[Core] [47% incumbents] Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.
  DWAs: Check physical condition of people or animals. | Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
  DWAs: Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
  DWAs: Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.

[Core] [47% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
  DWAs: Design medical devices or appliances.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Repair, reline, or rebase dentures.
  DWAs: Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury survivors, or to individuals with diseases or congenital disabilities.
  DWAs: Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [45% incumbents] Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[EMERGING:New] Consult with patients about treatment options.

[EMERGING:New] Create treatment plans for patients.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.96 lvl:6.27) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.13 lvl:4.99) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.37 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:3.27 lvl:4.01) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:3.21 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Education and Training (imp:3.09 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:3.01 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.92 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.92 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.86 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Production and Processing (imp:2.79 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.74 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:2.56 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.46 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Communications and Media (imp:2.41 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.38 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.19 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Design (imp:2.17 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mathematics (imp:2.09 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Mechanical (imp:2.06 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Law and Government (imp:2.06 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.99 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:1.97 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.78 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Physics (imp:1.70 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Foreign Language (imp:1.70 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.41 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.36 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Transportation (imp:1.36 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.25 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Sound Localization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.69 lvl:6.09) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.67 lvl:5.19) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.66 lvl:4.78) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.62 lvl:5.59) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.58 lvl:6.06) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.57 lvl:4.99) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.50 lvl:5.57) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.44 lvl:5.05) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.38 lvl:5.13) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.30 lvl:5.57) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.27 lvl:4.13) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:4.23 lvl:4.81) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.17 lvl:4.46) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.16 lvl:5.16) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.06 lvl:3.81) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.05 lvl:4.66) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.04 lvl:5.04) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.03 lvl:5.04) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.02 lvl:4.77) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.01 lvl:5.33) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.98 lvl:4.71) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.96 lvl:4.49) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.95 lvl:4.93) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Working with Computers (imp:3.94 lvl:3.51) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.90 lvl:4.30) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.90 lvl:4.19) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.85 lvl:4.40) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.81 lvl:4.69) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.75 lvl:4.90) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.71 lvl:3.58) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.71 lvl:4.04) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.63 lvl:4.62) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.61 lvl:4.36) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.60 lvl:3.25) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.59 lvl:4.06) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.39 lvl:4.62) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.38 lvl:4.44) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.11 lvl:2.88) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.90 lvl:2.33) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.87 lvl:3.12) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.68 lvl:2.33) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.17) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:2.14) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.12) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.02) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Control (imp:2.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.87) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.78) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.63) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.61) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.24) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.23) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:1.21) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 870
  annual_median    : $311,180
  annual_pct10     : $103,510
  annual_pct25     : $252,050
  annual_pct75     : $333,480
  annual_pct90     : $344,750
  annual_mean      : $268,630
  hourly_median    : $149.61

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : N/A
  lowest_state     : N/A
  dispersion_ratio : N/A

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (0 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      810  median: $ 311,220
  Manufacturing                            emp:       40  median: $ 163,620

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      810  median: $ 311,220
  Manufacturing                            emp:       40  median: $ 163,620

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Prosthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. It is one of 12 dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA), Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. The ADA defines it as "the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes."


== History ==
Pierre Fauchard (died 1761) discovered many methods to replace lost teeth using substitutes made from carved blocks of ivory or bone. He also introduced dental braces to correct the position of teeth using gold wires and silk threads.


=== Women in prosthodontics ===
In 1964 Jeanne Sinkford became the first female prosthodontist with a PhD degree; her degree was in Physiology, and from Northwestern University.
In 1974 Patricia Smathers Moulton became the first woman certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics.
In 1994 Jane D. Brewer became the first female fellow in the Academy of Prosthodontics.
In 2003 Nancy S. Arbree became the first female president of the American College of Prosthodontists, and Rhonda Jacob became the first female American Board of Prosthodontics examiner.
In 2006 Jane D. Brewer became the first female president of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.
In 2008 Rhonda Jacob became the first female president of the Academy of Prosthodontics, and in 2010 she became the first female president of the American Board of Prosthodontics.


== Training ==
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, a prosthodontist is a dentist who:

Specializes in the aesthetic (cosmetic) restoration and replacement of teeth.
Receives three to four years of additional training after dental school.
Restores optimal appearance and function to one's smile.
The planning, surgical placement (subcrestal prosthodontics) and restoration of implants and rehabilitation of occlusion with prostheses all fall under the field of prosthodontics.
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) ensures that standards are maintained in the field. Becoming a prosthodontist requires an additional three years of postgraduate specialty training after obtaining a dental degree. Recently, the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) passed the updated educational standards for all prosthodontics programs in the United States that now mandates surgical placement of dental implants (subcrestal prosthodontics) at an in-depth competency level (on par with other surgical dental specialties) Training consists of rigorous clinical and didactic preparation in the basic sciences, head and neck anatomy, biomedical sciences, biomaterial sciences, implant surgery, function of occlusion (bite), TMJ, and treatment planning and experience treating full-mouth reconstruction cases, and esthetics. At Ajman University, the Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics  follows a similar advanced training model. The program offers a comprehensive three-year curriculum designed to prepare dental professionals for complex prosthodontic cases, including implant placement, occlusion rehabilitation, and esthetic restorations. Due to this extensive training, prosthodontists are required to treat complex cases, full-mouth rehabilitation, TMJ-related disorders, congenital disorders, and sleep apnea by planning and fabricating various prostheses.  There are only 3,200 prosthodontists in comparison to 170,000 general dentists in the United States. Prosthodontists have been consistently ranked at 6th or 7th positions by Forbes among America's most competitive and highest salaried jobs.
Board certification is awarded through the American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) and requires successful completion of the Part I written examination and Part 2, 3 and 4 oral examinations. The written and one oral examination may be taken during the 3rd year of speciality training and the remaining two oral examinations taken following completion of speciality training. Board eligibility starts when an application is approved by the ABP and lasts for six years. Diplomates of the ABP are ethically required to have a practice limited to prosthodontics. Fellows of the American College of Prosthodontists (FACP) are required to have a dental degree, have completed three years of prosthodontic speciality training, and be board certified by the ABP.
According to the ADA, specialties are recognized in those areas where advanced knowledge and skills are essential to maintain or restore oral health (Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct). Not all areas in dentistry will satisfy the requirements for specialty recognition. Acknowledged by the profession, the contributions of such and their endeavors are encouraged.
The American Dental Association does not recognize cosmetic dentistry as a speciality. Prosthodontics is the only dental speciality under which the concentration of cosmetic/esthetic dentistry falls. General dentists may perform some simple cosmetic procedures. Consequently, there are questions regarding whether it is ethical for general dentists to treat "smile makeovers" or complex cosmetic and full-mouth reconstruction cases, as they are not qualified to address the complex needs of the patient. Likewise, there is no specialty recognized by the ADA for dental implants.


== Maxillofacial prosthodontics/prosthetics ==
Maxillofacial prosthetics (Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics) is a sub-specialty (or super-specialty) of prosthodontics. All maxillofacial prosthodontists first specialize in prosthodontics and then super-specialize with a one year fellowship exclusively in maxillofacial prosthetics. A fellowship provides intensive clinical, hospital and laboratory training. Maxillofacial prosthodontists treat patients who have acquired and congenital defects of the head and neck and maxillofacial region due to cancer, surgery, trauma, or birth defects. Maxillary obturators, speech-aid prosthesis (formerly called as pharyngeal/soft palate obturators) and mandibular-resection prostheses are the most common intra-oral prostheses planned and fabricated by Maxillofacial prosthodontists. Facial prostheses include artificial eyes, nose, ears and other facial prostheses fabricated by the clinician or in conjunction with an anaplastologist.
Treatment is multidisciplinary, involving oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, ENT doctors, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, hospital dentists, speech pathologies (speech therapists), clinical psychologist, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals. The American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics is the academy of this discipline: American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics – AAMP.


== Conditions ==
All-on-4
Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw
Bruxism
Edentulism
Occlusal trauma
Temporomandibular joint disorder


== Treatments ==
Bridge
Centric relation
Crown
Veneer
Dental surgery
Complete dentures
Fixed prosthodontics
Inlays and onlays
Removable partial denture
SMK (dentistry)
Implant dentistry
Full mouth rehabilitation


== See also ==


== References ==

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  Extract: Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic d

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  Extract: A dentist, also known as a dental doctor, dental physician, dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry, the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental 

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  Extract: An intraoral scanner is a handheld device that generates digital impression data of the oral cavity. The scanner's light source is projected onto the scan items, such as whole dental arches, and a 3D model processed by the scanning software is then shown in real-time on a touch screen.

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  Extract: Dentistry throughout the world is practiced differently, and training in dentistry varies as well.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Prosthodontists are highly specialized dentists who diagnose, design, and fit prosthetic devices to restore oral function, health, and appearance for patients with complex dental conditions. They work with patients who have lost teeth, oral tissues, or jaw structures due to disease, trauma, or congenital disorders, creating custom solutions including implant-supported prostheses, crowns, and dentures. As one of 12 recognized dental specialties, prosthodontists combine advanced medical knowledge with precise technical skills to rehabilitate patients' ability to speak, chew, and smile confidently.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A prosthodontist begins their day examining patients to diagnose oral health conditions and assess the need for prosthetic rehabilitation. They take detailed measurements and impressions of patients' jaws and teeth using specialized equipment to determine the precise shape and size requirements for dental prostheses. Much of their time involves designing and fabricating custom dental prostheses or supervising dental technicians in their construction. They collaborate extensively with general dentists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment solutions. Patient care includes fitting prostheses with careful adjustments and modifications, repairing existing dentures, and using advanced bonding technology to restore tooth function and aesthetics. Throughout the day, they document patient progress, update treatment plans, and may treat complex cases involving facial pain or jaw joint problems.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful prosthodontists possess exceptional attention to detail and manual dexterity, as evidenced by the high importance of finger dexterity and near vision abilities in this role. They excel at problem-solving and critical thinking, requiring strong deductive and inductive reasoning skills to diagnose complex oral conditions and design appropriate prosthetic solutions. The high importance of dependability and integrity reflects the need for professionals who can be trusted with patients' long-term oral health and aesthetic outcomes. Those who thrive demonstrate intellectual curiosity to stay current with advancing prosthetic technologies and materials, while maintaining the social perceptiveness needed to understand patients' functional and aesthetic concerns. The realistic and investigative personality types (RIASEC R:6.17, I:5.54) indicate individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work combined with scientific problem-solving flourish in this specialty.

CAREER ENTRY:
Prosthodontists must complete extensive education, with 61% holding post-doctoral training and 36.1% having doctoral degrees according to the education distribution data. The career path begins with a four-year dental degree (DDS or DMD), followed by a specialized prosthodontic residency program lasting 2-3 years. This extensive preparation is reflected in the Job Zone 5 classification requiring the highest level of preparation. Board certification through the American Board of Prosthodontics is typically pursued following residency completion.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Prosthodontists often establish private practices specializing in complex reconstructive cases, implant dentistry, or maxillofacial prosthetics. Many combine clinical practice with teaching positions at dental schools, contributing to the education and training knowledge area identified as important for this role. Advanced practitioners may pursue subspecialties such as maxillofacial prosthetics for cancer patients or trauma reconstruction. Leadership opportunities include directing hospital dental departments or prosthetic clinics, leveraging the administration and management knowledge identified in the occupation profile.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The prosthodontics field represents a highly specialized niche with only 870 practitioners employed nationally according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Median annual wages reach $311,180, with the top 90th percentile earning $344,750, reflecting the extensive training and specialized expertise required. The vast majority (810 out of 870) work in healthcare and social assistance settings, with a small number in manufacturing, likely involved in prosthetic device development. Geographic concentration tends to be in major metropolitan areas where complex medical cases are treated and where the population can support such specialized practices. The aging population and advances in dental implant technology suggest continued demand growth, though the small employment base means individual market dynamics vary significantly by region.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Prosthodontics faces moderate automation pressure in certain technical aspects while remaining largely protected by the need for complex clinical judgment and patient interaction. Digital impression technology and CAD/CAM systems are already transforming how prostheses are designed and manufactured, as evidenced by emerging technology tools in the field. However, the core work activities of assisting and caring for others, making clinical decisions, and thinking creatively about complex cases remain highly human-dependent and are difficult to automate given their reliance on professional judgment and patient communication.

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