Dental Lab Technician

Duties and responsibilities:

·        Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).

·        Restores natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges.

·        Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.

·        Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawbone.

·        Replaces missing facial and body tissues due to injury, disease, or developmental abnormality by fabricating maxillo-facial prostheses.

Salary: $40,470 annually.

Education:  a high school diploma or equivalent. Students interested in this field of work should focus their high school studies on math, science, information technology, wood shop and art. Many individuals learn how to become dental laboratory technicians through on-the-job training and by moving up through experience.

Reflection: I think I would like to be one, because it seems like a good job.