How do they match: Dental Laboratory Technicians

  • Denture Contour Wire Specialist
  • First Impression Specialist

  • Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.

  • Cast molds of patient anatomies to create medical or dental devices.
  • Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices.
  • Inspect medical or dental assistive devices.
  • Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Repair medical or dental assistive devices.