Dental Lab Technician

Duties and Responsibilities :Maintains and improves patients’ oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to dentist prescriptions.

The duties are:

·         Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures(metal or non-metal).

·         Restores natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges.

·         Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.

There are different duties and responsibilities.

Salary:$25-$50,000 range.

Education: Dental laboratory technicians may receive their education and training through a two-year program at a community college, vocational school, university or dental school. Graduates of these programs receive either an associate degree or a certificate. In most caes, an interested individual needs a high school diploma.

Reflection: I think the dental lab career seems to be a nice one and looks very interesting to do for the future I’d just like to know more about this career.