Dental Laboratory Technician

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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:

·       Repair denture linings

·       Choose and mount replacement teeth

·       Construct denture frames

·       Identify needed prostheses repairs

·       Make and fix braces

·       Clean and polish prostheses

Average Salary:$22,000-$33,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental laboratory technicians must have 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 length.

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