Dental Lab Tech

1. Carrercruising.com highlandsdentallab.com Dental Lab Tech stardentallab.net Make and Repair dentures Make molds of teeth Make casts and partials

2. Core Tasks nadl.org • Make models of patients’ mouths • Build wax models of teeth that need to be replaced • Apply layers of porcelain to create new teeth on metal frameworks • Bake porcelain to harden • Make final shape and color adjustments to the new teeth

3. explorehealthcareers.org College and Other Education Proprietary schools, colleges, and universities all offer this program. If you want to study at a proprietary school, you can prepare for this program of study by completing your high school degree or getting a GED. If you want to study at a college or university, you can prepare for this program by taking the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

4. High School Courses • Algebra • Geometry • Business Math • Introduction to Business • General Computer Applications • Drafting, Technical and Mechanical • Drawing and Painting • Pottery • Safety and First Aid • Healthcare Occupations • Dental Laboratory Technology • Healthcare Sciences Work Experience • General Industrial Arts • Materials and Processes • Physical Science • Anatomy and Physiology • Chemistry

5. College Classes • Algebra • Geometry • Business Math • Introduction to Business • General Computer Applications • Drafting, Technical and Mechanical • Drawing and Painting • Pottery • Safety and First Aid • Healthcare Occupations • Dental Laboratory Technology • Healthcare Sciences Work Experience • General Industrial Arts • Materials and Processes • Physical Science • Anatomy and Physiology • Chemistry

6. Degrees Many employers prefer to hire applicants who have completed an associate degree in dental technology from a 2-year college or technical school. In addition to classroom instruction in fabrication procedures, oral anatomy, and dental materials science, many of these programs also provide students with supervised practical experience in a lab.

7. Workplace • Dental lab tech. Work in a dentist/ orthodontist office. You may have your own office, or work in under somebody that all depends on the skill you have and how rich and good your doctor is. medicalexpo.com

8. Skills Dental Laboratory Technology is both a science and an art. Since each dental patient's needs are different, the duties of a dental laboratory technician are comprehensive and varied. Although dental technicians seldom work directly with patients, except under the direction of a licensed dentist, they are valuable members of the dental care team. They work directly with dentists by following detailed written instructions and using impressions (molds) of the patient's teeth or oral soft tissues to create: • full dentures for patients who are missing all of their teeth • removable partial dentures or fixed bridges for patients who are missing only one or a few teeth • crowns, which are caps for teeth that are designed to restore their original size and shape • veneers that enhance the esthetics and function of the patient • orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth

9. What type of person would enjoy this job? If you enjoy precision work with your hands, working independently, and are interested in health care, a career as a dental laboratory technician may be for you. The dental laboratory technician takes on significant responsibility as a member of the dental health care team. Dental technicians make dental prostheses — replacements for natural teeth to help people who have lost some or all of their teeth to eat, chew, talk and smile again. The hallmarks of the qualified dental laboratory technician are skillful use of small hand instruments, accuracy, artistic ability, and attention to minute detail. The best way to become a dental technician is to receive formal education. Studying in a Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited program provides education that is based on the latest procedures and techniques. Dental technicians can begin their careers without a college degree; however, continuing education is encouraged. So if a career in health care appeals to you, but several extra years of school doesn't then dental laboratory technology is a field you will want to explore.

10. goto26.com Opportunities/Aspen Dental • As a lab technician at aspen dental you’ll work on-site full time at our practices or central laboratory handcrafting high-quality full and partial dentures. With our state-of-the-art equipment and instruments, you’ll have the best tools at your disposal to perform your artistry. You’ll also enjoy regular hours, technical training, great benefits and the opportunity to advance rapidly into a managerial role. Just because your crowns are stuck in one position forever doesn’t mean you have to be! • We have openings in more than 25 states from coast to coast. In communities that need us most.  Find the one that is right for you.

11. blog.hyland.com SALARY The average salary for a lab tech is $37,000 a year.

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