Dental 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:
· 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.
Reflection:
I would be interested in becoming a dental technician, the tasks they are asked
to complete seem interesting to me. I had braces and they were miracle workers
and would like to give other people the same feeling.