How do they match: Dental Laboratory Technicians

  • Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
  • Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
  • Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
  • Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
  • Prepare wax bite blocks and impression trays for use.
  • Remove excess metal or porcelain and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
  • Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
  • Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.

  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.