How do they match: Dental Laboratory Technicians

  • Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
  • Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.

  • Direct operational or production activities.
  • Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
  • Measure clients to ensure proper product fit.
  • Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.