Prosthodontists
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.Salary by State
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the advanced study of the restoration and maintenance of teeth, oral function, and aesthetic form through the use of single or compound materials, structures, and artificial devices. Includes instruction in implant dentistry, surgical procedures, denture design and fabrication, fixed and removable prosthodontics, restorative techniques, occlusion therapy and devices, geriatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and tempromandibular joint dysfunction.
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Master's Degree
Post-master's Certificate
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Post-master's Certificate
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Post-master's Certificate
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
Post-master's Certificate
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$143,730 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Doctoral or professional degreeTypical education requirement
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Internship/residencyTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as prosthodontists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 0%
- College dropout 0%
- Associate’s degree 0%
- Bachelor’s degree 0%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 98%
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