Dental Technician
Duties and
Responsibilities: Dental Technicians also referred to as dental
laboratory technicians fill orders for dental prosthetic. These prosthetic
include dentures bridges, crowns, veneers, and inlays. Dental technicians fill
prescriptions by creating models of patient’s mouths from physical and
sometimes computerized molds. They also match the color and shape of the patient’s
teeth.
Average
Salary: $30,000 - $40,000
Educational
Requirements: Dental Technicians may receive their education and training
through a two-year program at a community college, vocational school, technical
college, university or dental school. Graduates of these programs receive either
an associate degree or a certificate. There also are a few programs that offer
a four-year baccalaureate program in dental technology