Dental Lab Technician
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical
appliance technicians typically do the following:
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Follow detailed work orders and prescriptions
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Decide which materials and tools will be needed
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Bend, form, and shape fabric or material
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Use hand or power tools to polish and shape the
devices
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Adjust devices to allow for a more natural look
or to improve function
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Inspect the final product for quality and
accuracy
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Repair appliances that may be cracked or damaged
Salary:
$36,090
Education:
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.
Reflection:
I wouldn’t like to become this profession because I hate
being anywhere around or near the mouth. I don’t really have a steady hand and I
don’t think I would like to do this. I hate the mouth so much and it smells and
I have a strong sense of smell.
