Dental Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental and ophthalmic Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians construct, fit, or repair devices that increase function in the lives of patients. These devices include dentures, eyeglasses, and prosthetic. Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians typically do the following Follow detailed work orders and prescriptions Decide which materials and tools will be needed Bend, form, and shape fabric or material Use hand or power tools to polish and shape the devices Adjust devices to allow for a more natural look or to improve function Inspect the final product.

Educational Requirements:

 There are really no formal educational requirements to become a dental or ophthalmic laboratory technician or medical appliance technician, most technicians have at least a high school diploma. Some community colleges and technical or vocational schools have formal education programs, but such programs are not common. 

Reflection: 

i wouldn't mind being this it kind of interest me so i actually would like to be one. i just need to read more about it and maybe ill find more interest in it.