Dental Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Dental technicians work very closely with dentists but not directly with technicians. They work with manual tools and objects used for teeth. They use impressions and sometimes computer programs to create the item that they need.

Salary:

$33,070 per year

$15.90 per hour

Education:

There are no formal education requirements although a high school diploma or GED are usually enough to get you in this career. most of the skills applied in this job are learned on the job.

I would consider getting a job in this career considering how easy it seems but also the pay isn't as high as I wish it would be.

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 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
• ·         Cast planter dental molds
• ·         Clean and polish prostheses

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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