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. 

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Dental Laboratory Technicians

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental Laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental or orthodontics work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercials dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics, and fro manufacturers of dental prostheses dentals laboratory technicians

•      Repair denture linings.

•      Choose and mount replacement teeth.

•      Construct denture frames.

•      Identify needed prostheses repairs.

•      Make and fix braces

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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Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental assistants help provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienist and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice.

Dental assistant duties include:

•      Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

•      Taking and developing dental x-rays.

•      Taking medical histories for patients.

•      Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.

•      Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.

•      Performing office management task.

Average Salary: $14,000-$25,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental assistant must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified, dental assistant must pass an examination from the Dental Assistant National Board.

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