National Occupation Code (NOC): 32112

Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. They are employed in dental laboratories. Dental technologists and technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

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Job Duties for Dental technologists and technicians

• Design, fabricate, modify or repair dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands, and implants
• Ensure proper handling and control of hazardous materials, and adhere to laboratory infection control procedures as required.
• May consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases
• May train and supervise other dental technicians and dental laboratory assistants in fabricating dentures and other dental devices
• May conduct research in the science, techniques and practice of dental technology
• May perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.

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• Dental Ceramist
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• Dental Technician Apprentice
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• Registered Dental Technologist (RDT)
• Dental Ceramist
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