How do they match: Dental Laboratory Technicians

  • Crown and Bridge Dental Lab Tech
  • Crown and Bridge Dental Laboratory Technician
  • Crown and Bridge Tech
  • Crown and Bridge Technician
  • Dental Equipment Installer and Servicer
  • Dental Lab Worker
  • Dental Laboratory Worker
  • Model and Dye Person
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic Tech
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

  • 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.
  • Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
  • Train or supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.

  • Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
  • 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.
  • Solder parts or workpieces.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.