According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| 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. | 95% |
| Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures. | 95% |
| Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices. | 94% |
| Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications. | 94% |
| Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury victims, or to individuals with diseases or birth defects. | 91% |
| Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns. | 90% |
| Repair, reline, or rebase dentures. | 85% |
| Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps. | 79% |
| Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects. | 79% |
| Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems. | 76% |
| Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them. | 60% |
