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Dental Laboratory Technician
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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:
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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.
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| Average Salary: $22,000 - $33,000 |
| Educational Requirements: |
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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. |
| For More Information: |
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National Association of Dental Laboratories
8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 300
McLean, Virginia 22102
(703) 610-9036
nadl@nadl.org |
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