Prosthodontists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary

$311,180/yr

Typical range

$252,050 – $333,480

Education

Doctoral degree

Time to entry

About 8+ years of higher education

What a Prosthodontists does

Prosthodontists are dental specialists who design and create artificial teeth, bridges, dentures, and other dental prosthetics to restore patients' smiles and ability to eat. They combine dental expertise with technical craftsmanship to improve their patients' quality of life.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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