- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.
Dental Laboratory Technicians spend a lot of their time Controlling Machines and Processes. They are naturally good at Finger Dexterity, Near Vision, Control Precision, and Oral Comprehension. Dental Laboratory Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Medicine and Dentistry, and Design and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Thinking Creatively
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Getting Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Processing Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Training and Teaching Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Developing and Building Teams
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Interacting With Computers
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Finger Dexterity
Near Vision
Control Precision
Oral Comprehension
Visualization
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Information Ordering
Manual Dexterity
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Selective Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Inductive Reasoning
Visual Color Discrimination
Speech Clarity
Originality
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Written Expression
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Time Sharing
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Speed of Closure
Wrist-Finger Speed
Depth Perception
Mathematical Reasoning
Memorization
Number Facility
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Response Orientation
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
Knowledge
Education and Training
Medicine and Dentistry
Design
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Chemistry
Administration and Management
English Language
Sales and Marketing
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Personnel and Human Resources
Economics and Accounting
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Psychology
Transportation
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Biology
Fine Arts
Communications and Media
Building and Construction
Telecommunications
Wages
Alaska
$62,730
District of Columbia
$58,520
Minnesota
$45,680
Massachusetts
$45,170
Montana
$43,290
Washington
$41,030
Utah
$39,650
Colorado
$39,190
Nevada
$38,640
Maryland
$38,240
New Jersey
$37,940
Virginia
$37,570
Georgia
$37,210
Rhode Island
$37,150
Vermont
$37,060
Missouri
$37,040
California
$36,800
New York
$36,710
Delaware
$36,620
Michigan
$36,450
Nebraska
$36,420
Arkansas
$35,930
Connecticut
$35,660
Kentucky
$35,490
Oregon
$35,470
Pennsylvania
$34,990
Ohio
$34,930
Hawaii
$34,770
Idaho
$34,640
New Hampshire
$34,560
Iowa
$34,470
Indiana
$34,050
Wisconsin
$33,920
Kansas
$33,790
North Carolina
$33,530
Illinois
$33,130
Florida
$33,000
New Mexico
$32,620
Arizona
$32,310
Alabama
$30,920
Maine
$30,860
Mississippi
$30,720
North Dakota
$30,560
South Carolina
$30,490
Tennessee
$30,230
West Virginia
$30,170
Louisiana
$29,680
Oklahoma
$29,100
Texas
$28,480
South Dakota
$27,040
Puerto Rico
$18,380
Skills
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Operation and Control
Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Coordination
Speaking
Operation Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Evaluation
Equipment Selection
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Persuasion
Troubleshooting
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Repairing
Technology Design
Equipment Maintenance
Management of Financial Resources
Science
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Relationships
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
Cooperation
Persistence
Initiative
Independence
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Integrity
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Sitting
Contact With Others
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Level of Competition
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Duration of Typical Work Week
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Degree of Automation
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Walking and Running
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Standing
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
- Importance Supplemental-
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and 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.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and 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.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and appliances for straightening teeth.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes, and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Place tooth models on apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
Remove excess metal or porcelain, and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Shape and solder wire and metal frames or bands for dental products, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists' specifications.
Fill chipped or low spots in surfaces of devices, using acrylic resins.
Load newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake the porcelain onto the metal framework.
Mold wax over denture set-ups to form the full contours of artificial gums.
Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.
Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth, using small hand tools.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession