Dental Lab Technician

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Duties and responsibilities:  Dental laboratory technology is the art and science of manufacturing corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth.  A dental lab technician (also called dental technician) works closely with the dentist, who plans the treatment and places the restoration or corrective device in the patient's mouth.

Salary: $70,000 a year

Education: Dental laboratory technicians may receive their education and training through a two-year program at a community college, vocational school, technical college, university or dental school. Graduates of these programs receive either an associate degree or a certificate. There also are a few programs that offer a four-year baccalaureate program in dental technology.

Reflection:  I would not like to be a dental lab technician because I don’t like working with others.