Dental Laboratory Technicians
They make things that correct, replace, or restore a person's teeth.
Wages
$23.86 per hour on average
Outlook
The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training
High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
Data not available
On the Job
Work Activities
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.
Cast molds of patient anatomies to create medical or dental devices.
Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices.
Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production.
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.
Solder parts or workpieces.
Trim excess material from workpieces.
Career Path
Patient Care
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