How do they match: Dental Laboratory Technicians

  • Dental Lab Worker
  • Dental Laboratory Worker

  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, or missing teeth to repair dentures.
  • 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.

  • Direct operational or production activities.
  • Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
  • 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.