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 a repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental laboratories, hospitals and for manufactures of dental prosthesis Dental Laboratory technicians:     

·         Repair denture linings

·         Choose and mount replacement teeth.

·         Construct denture frames.

·         Identify needed prosthesis repairs

·         Make and fix braces

·         Cast plaster dental molds

·         Clean and polish prosthesis.

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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