Prosthodontists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Prosthodontist to construct oral prostheses to restore function and appearance. Responsibilities include designing and fabricating prostheses, treating jaw joint issues, and modifying fittings for patient comfort. Ideal candidates should excel in critical thinking, social perceptiveness, and effective communication. Strong problem-solving skills are essential in addressing complex patient needs and ensuring optimal outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to convey information effectively.
• Ability to understand patient reactions and needs.
• Logical reasoning to evaluate treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate dental prostheses or supervise others in their construction.
• Use bonding technology on teeth to change their shape.
• Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
• Measure and take impressions of jaws and teeth for prosthesis fitting.
• Replace missing teeth with permanent or removable fixtures.
• Fit prostheses to patients, making necessary adjustments.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Social Perceptiveness

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Monitoring

Job description

Prosthodontist

Occupation Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
• Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
• Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
• 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.
• Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant‑supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
• Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.

Key Skills

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Monitoring: Monitoring and assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.