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O*NET-SOC 29-1024.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.Core23996
  2. Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.Core7743
  3. Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.Core20246
  4. 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.Core7745
  5. Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.Core7746
  6. Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.Core7744
  7. Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury survivors, or to individuals with diseases or congenital disabilities.Core7748
  8. Repair, reline, or rebase dentures.Core7747
  9. Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.Core7749
  10. Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.Core7750
  11. Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects.Core7751
  12. Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them.Core7752

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 14 examples in 3 categories, 2 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Operating system software

  • Apple iOSHot Technology

Medical software

  • Consult-PRO
  • Henry Schein DentalVision Professional
  • Henry Schein DentrixHot Technology
  • Henry Schein Easy Dental
  • Kea Software impDAT
  • Kodak Dental Systems Kodak PRACTICEWORKS Practice management software PMS
  • Materialise Dental SimPLANT
  • Materialise Dental SurgiGuide
  • Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft
  • Perio charting software
  • Planet DDS Denticon
  • Practice-Web Dental

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Image management software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Check physical condition of people or animals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design medical devices or appliances.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Treat dental problems or diseases.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 9
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.