Dental Laboratory Technicians
Education
Most medical, dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians learn their craft on the job. Many employers prefer to hire those with formal training or at least a high school diploma.
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Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $5,546.00 per year
Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction, including practice in making and repairing dental and optical devices. Course content varies depending on specialty, but typically includes laboratory operating procedures (for dental or optical specialty). Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses.
Certifications or Licenses
Three states, Kentucky, South Carolina and Texas, require a dental laboratory to employ at least one Certified Dental Technician in order to operate. This certification is administered by the Nati...
General Qualifications
A high degree of manual dexterity, good vision and the ability to recognize very fine color shadings and variations in shape are necessary for medical, dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians...
Knowledge
- English Language
- Production and Processing
- Design
- Customer and Personal Service
- Medicine and Dentistry
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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