Dental Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Dental technicians construct, fit, or repair devices that increase functions in lives of patients, these devices Include dentures eyeglasses and prosthetics. Dental technicians typically

Ø  Followed detailed work order and prescriptions

Ø Decide which material and tools will be needed

Ø Bend, form, and shape fabric materials

Ø Adjust device to allow for a more natural look to improve function

Average Salary: $28,590-36,090

Educational Requirements

Most dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians learn through on-the-job training. They usually begin as helpers in a laboratory and learn more advanced skills as they gain experience. As they become more experienced, they may progress to more complex tasks, such as making porcelain crowns and bridges. Because all laboratories are different, the length of training varies.