Dental
lab technician
Duties
and responsibilities: they full dentures for patients who are missing
all of their teeth. Removable partial dentures or fixed bridges for patients
who are missing only one or a few teeth. Crowns, which are caps for teeth that
are designed to restore their original size and shape. Veneers that enhance the
esthetics and function of the patient. Orthodontic appliances and splints to help
straighten and protect teeth. Dental technicians work with a variety of
materials including waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, stainless
steel, a variety of porcelains and composites or polymer glass combinations.
Many technicians acquire skill in the use of sophisticated instruments and
equipment while performing laboratory procedures. It is important for the
technician to help create tooth replacements that are both attractive and
functional.
Salary: Average
Annual Wage
$40,000 $30,000 $26,000 $60,000 $70,000
Education: Most
states set no minimum qualifications for persons to be employed as dental
technicians. However, the industry
encourages standards for the benefit of the dental patient. New materials,
techniques and equipment are regularly introduced to dental technology and
technicians must continue their education through training courses and seminars.
Technicians who have at least five years of education and/or experience in
dental technology are encouraged to distinguish themselves by taking the
examinations to be Certified Dental Technicians (CDTs) in different areas. Since certification is voluntary in most
states, it represents not only compliance with established standards, but also
a personal commitment to quality and professionalism.
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Reflection:
I find this job better than being a dentist because you don’t actually
have to clean nor suffer by smelling their hygiene problems
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