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.

Other names for Prosthodontists: Dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Prosthodontist, Removable Prosthodontist,

• Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
• 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 in order 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 in order to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
• Repair, reline, and/or rebase dentures.
• Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury victims, or to individuals with diseases or birth defects.
• Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth in order to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
• Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
• Place veneers onto teeth in order to conceal defects.
• Bleach discolored teeth in order to brighten and whiten them.

• Dental placement instruments
• Dental articulators or accessories
• Dental dehydrators
• Dental anesthesia sets or accessories
• Dental operatory articulating papers or related products
• Orthodontic setter bands
• Orthodontic pliers
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental gages or accessories
• Dental gages or accessories
• Gas burners
• Dental spatulas
• Dental impression trays
• Crown or bridge removers
• Crown or bridge removers
• Crown or bridge removers
• Dental articulators or accessories
• Dental burs
• Dental gages or accessories
• Dental probes
• Water baths
• Dental impression material syringes or accessories
• Dental laboratory burners or torches
• Dental laboratory model trimmers or accessories
• Dental spatulas
• Dental mouth props
• Scanners
• Dental gages or accessories
• Desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Dental x ray units
• Dental scissors
• Dental impression trays
• Dental articulators or accessories
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental gages or accessories
• Dental marking devices
• Dental hand pieces or accessories
• Dental placement instruments
• Videoscopes
• Notebook computers
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental hand pieces or accessories
• Dental wax carvers
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental mirrors or mirror handles
• Dental marking devices
• Dental articulators or accessories
• Dental x ray units
• Dental marking devices
• Dental impression trays
• Dental elevators
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental knives
• Dental finishing or polishing discs
• Dental cutting or separating discs
• Goggles
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental shades
• Dental formers
• Dental laboratory vacuum units or supplies
• Surgical microscopes or loops or magnifiers or accessories
• Surgical gloves
• Medical staff isolation or surgical masks
• Surgical needle holders for general use
• Suture removers
• Dental forceps
• Teeth cleaning devices or accessories
• Dental wax carvers
• Dental wax carvers
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental gages or accessories
• Orthodontic pliers
• Dental scissors

Graphics or photo imaging software

Medical software