Dental Laboratory Technician
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas
of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing
dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental
laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics, and for manufacturers of dental
prostheses. Dental laboratory technicians:
À Repair denture linings.
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Choose and mount replacement teeth.
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Construct denture frames.
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Identify needed prostheses repairs.
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Make and fix braces.
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Cast plaster dental molds.
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Clean and polish prostheses.
Average Salary: $22,000 - $33,000
Educational Requirements:
Dental laboratory technicians must have a high school
diploma or GED certificate before starting dental laboratory training.
Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community college,
vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are usually
two years in length.
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