How do they match: Dental Laboratory Technicians

  • Computer-Aided Design Technician

  • Mold wax over denture setups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
  • 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.
  • Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.