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31110.04 – Prosthodontists

Prosthodontists examine the patient's teeth, gums and jaws to diagnose disease, injury and decay, provide treatments to enhance dental and facial aesthetics, and replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent devices, such as implant-supported dentures.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Prosthodontist

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to analyze patients' oral health conditions, interpret diagnostics and formulate comprehensive treatment plans
  • Oral Communication: Oral Expression to explain complex treatment procedures and options clearly and address patients' concerns or questions
  • Finger Dexterity to install permanent dental fixtures, such as prostheses, crowns and bridges or dentures, to replace missing teeth and associated oral structures
  • Near Vision to precisely modify tooth shape or to close gaps with the use of bonding technology on the surface of the teeth
  • Attention to Detail to take detailed measurements and precise impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses to be craft
  • Knowledge in Physical Health to understand oral and facial anatomy, tissue dynamics and systemic health factors when designing and placing prosthetic devices

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Examine patient’s teeth, gums and jaws to diagnose disease, injury and decay, and plan appropriate treatment to enhance patients’ dental and facial aesthetics, or correct orofacial problems
  • Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures
  • Restore function and improve aesthetics for traumatic injury victims, or individuals with diseases or birth defects
  • Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians who construct the devices
  • Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications
  • Restore damaged teeth with materials such as fillings, veneers and crowns
  • Collaborate with general dentists, dental specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.

Additional information

  • Certification by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada entitles dentists or graduates of approved dental programs to practise dentistry in any province in Canada provided requirements set out by the provincial and territorial licensing authorities are met.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (33100)
  • Dental hygienists and dental therapists (32111)
  • Dental technologists and technicians (32112)
  • Denturists (32110)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

3 – Health occupations

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

31 – Professional occupations in health

Sub-major group

311 – Health treating and consultation services professionals

Minor group

3111 – Dentists, optometrists and audiologists

Unit group

31110 – Dentists

Occupational profile

31110.04 – Prosthodontists

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