Construct oral prostheses to replace missing teeth and other oral structures to correct natural and acquired deformation of mouth and jaws, to restore and maintain oral function, such as chewing and speaking, and to improve appearance.

• Prosthodontist

• Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them.
• 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.
• Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
• 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.
• Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects.
• Repair, reline, or rebase dentures.
• Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
• Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury victims, or to individuals with diseases or birth defects.
• Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
• Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.

• administer anesthetics
• administer injections
• administer medications or treatments
• analyze dental data
• analyze medical data
• apply drug information to patient treatment
• calculate medical dosages
• collect clinical data
• collect dental laboratory diagnostic data
• communicate technical information
• conduct patient assessments
• counsel patients concerning diet
• follow clinical radiation safety procedures
• follow dental or medical x-ray procedures
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow patient care procedures
• follow surgical procedures
• identify body response variations
• interpret medical laboratory test results
• interpret x-rays
• make decisions
• make presentations on health or medical issues
• monitor patient's condition
• obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
• operate dental equipment
• perform minor surgery
• prepare patient reports
• prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
• understand properties or composition of drugs
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use clinical problem solving techniques
• use counseling techniques
• use dental treatment procedures
• use emergency medical treatment procedures
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use knowledge of dental terminology
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of medical terminology
• use medical diagnostic techniques
• use medical equipment in direct patient care
• use research methodology procedures in health care
• use sanitation practices in health care settings
• write technical health or medical documents