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Dental Lab Technician Certification Clarification

Dental Lab Technician Certification Clarification

According to the feedback I have received, many of you are interested in achieving certification in dental laboratory technology.

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How much money do dental technicians make?

How much money do dental technicians make?

Dental technicians create crowns, bridges and dentures after receiving an impression of the patient’s teeth from a dentist.  There are three main departments in a dental lab: Crown & Bridge, Porcelain, and Dentures.  Some dental technicians attend a 2 year school before working in a dental lab.  However, the majority of training occurs on-the-job and through courses.

Average Annual Wage

The average annual income for dental technicians, as of May 2010, was $37,980.  This corresponds to ...

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How to become a dental lab technician

How to become a dental lab technician

There are three main departments in a dental lab: Crown & Bridge, Porcelain, and Dentures. Many dental technicians only work in one department. This makes it easier to become a dental technician because you do not need to learn everything, only a specific skill or group of skills.

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