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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9081.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

What this job is about

Fabricate and repair dental devices according to specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Read prescriptions and examine models

    Analyze prescriptions and models to determine the design of dental products.

  2. 2

    Test appliances for accuracy

    Use articulators and micrometers to ensure appliances meet specifications and occlusion accuracy.

  3. 3

    Fabricate dental devices

    Construct, alter, or repair devices like dentures and crowns based on specifications.

  4. 4

    Polish and finish prostheses

    Remove excess materials and polish surfaces of dental products using polishing machines.

  5. 5

    Train and supervise technicians

    Provide training and oversight to other dental technicians and laboratory workers.

Tools used in this work
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.