Prosthodontists
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.
Median pay: $311,180/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 0 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.
• Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
• Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
• 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.
• Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
• Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury survivors, or to individuals with diseases or congenital disabilities.
• Repair, reline, or rebase dentures.
What's the median pay for Prosthodontists?
The median pay for Prosthodontists is $311,180 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Prosthodontists?
Employment for Prosthodontists is projected to change +4.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Prosthodontists?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Prosthodontists?
About 0 openings per year, on average, over the decade.