Prosthodontist (Ft)

As dentists, prosthodontists assess and examine patients to make diagnoses of oral illnesses, diseases, and deformities. They recommend treatment, which may involve administering anesthesia and conducting surgery.

They clean, straighten, repair, and extract teeth; fill cavities; and perform surgery on diseased gums and the bones that support them. Prosthodontists measure teeth removed from patients, so they can make properly sized and shaped wax models for dentures and other prostheses. Much of this work is done in a laboratory.

Dental equipment includes drills, probes, forceps, scalpels, brushes, mouth mirrors, face bows, dental articulators, and other devices. Dentists also employ diagnostic procedures like X-rays.

**The prosthodontist job description includes**:

- Interview patients to learn about their medical histories, complaints, and symptoms.
- Examine patients with X-rays and other equipment to make diagnoses.
- Create charts of patients’ mouths.
- Take measurements for prostheses like dentures, crowns, and bridges.
- Make wax models of prostheses, and supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers in doing so.
- Send models to lab companies that manufacture prostheses.
- Place prostheses in patients’ mouths, making adjustments to make them fit properly.
- Repair, rebase and reline dentures.
- Administer anesthesia, and prescribe medications like antibiotics.
- Conduct surgery to repair structures of the mouth to enable those who have suffered injuries or diseases to regain functions.
- Employ bonding methods to alter the shape of teeth and close gaps between them, to improve function or appearance.
- Treat ailments that cause pain in the face and jaw.
- Use veneers to hide tooth defects, and bleach teeth to make them whiter.
- Advise patients about brushing, flossing, and other elements of oral health care.
- Consult with other practitioners (including dentists, doctors, and specialists) to determine treatment methods.
- If the operator of private practice, perform business tasks involving employee supervision and management, finance and administration, and marketing.
- Maintain equipment and order supplies.

**Prosthodontist Prerequisites**:

- A range of skills is needed to do this job well.
- Prosthodontists must be able to effectively communicate with patients, understand their needs and explain procedures to them.
- A calm, professional, reassuring manner helps people with dental pain or other problems to relax and feel confident that they are incompetent hands.
- Conducting examinations, taking measurements of oral structures, creating wax models, and making prostheses fit properly all require focus and attention to detail.
- Good eye-hand coordination and precision, as well as analytical ability, are necessary.

**How to Become a Prosthodontist**:

- Bachelors degree in dentistry or equivalent.
- Specialization degree in prosthodontics.
- Active current license to practice in your state of practice.

Salary ranging from AED 45000 - AED 80000 + Benefits (All tax-free)