Dental technician

Dental technician

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Duties and responsibilities:

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 for quality and accuracy

Repair appliances that may be cracked or damaged

In small laboratories and offices, technicians may handle every phase of production. In larger ones, technicians may be responsible for only one phase of production, such as polishing, measuring, or testing.

Salary:

$36,000-$40,000

Education:

Although there are 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. High school students interested in becoming dental or ophthalmic laboratory technicians or medical appliance technicians should take courses in science, mathematics, computer programming, and art.

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