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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Prosthodontists to increase by 5.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,000 to 1,100 jobs. Its estimate of 0 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($311,180), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
1,000
Projected employment (2034)
1,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
0
Pay & Preparation
$311,180
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.75/5) • Monitoring (3.62/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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