Dental Technician
Construct dental moulds and appliances from impressions taken by dental professionals.
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- What's it like to be a Dental Technician?
- How to become a Dental Technician
- Latest Dental Technician jobs
- Top skills and experience for Dental Technicians
- Is Dental Technician the right role for you?
- Dental Technician role reviews
What's it like to be a Dental Technician?
Dental Technicians work in dental laboratories. A key area of work is in the making of models of the mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dental care professionals such as Dentists and Dental Prosthetists.
Tasks and duties
- Make models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth.
- Use models and moulds to make dental restorations such as veneers, crowns and bridges.
- Polish and finish dental appliances.
- Make teeth correcting appliances for patients, including braces and plates
- Make other dental appliances, including mouthguards.
How to become a Dental Technician
Australian Dental Technicians are generally expected to have completed a tertiary level qualification. The minimum standard is generally a Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55115).
- Complete a Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55115) through a TAFE or registered training organisation.
- Consider further study to broaden your skillset, such as a Bachelor of Dental Technology.
- It may also be possible to become a Dental Technician through an apprenticeship or traineeship in dental technology.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Dental Technicians.Latest Dental Technician jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Dental Technician jobs on SEEK right now.Dental Technician
Kingsgrove Denture Clinic
Kingsgrove, Sydney NSW
Part Time
Healthcare & Medical13d ago
Dental Technician
Anterior Medical Technologies
Unley, Adelaide SA
Full Time
Healthcare & Medical24d ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Dental Technician employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Prosthetics
Dental Technology
Ceramics
Exocad
Fabrication
3Shape CAD/CAM Software
Restoration
3D Printing
Milling
Digital Workflows
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Latest Dental Technician reviews
Jan 2024
Working as a dental technician is a fulfilling journey with my collaborative and supportive team, fosters a positive atmosphere, making each day enjoyable.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Dental Technology
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsBeing a dental technician offers a fascinating blend of precision and creativity. Crafting custom dental prosthetics allows me to apply technical skills while embracing the artistic aspect of the role...
The challengesThe meticulous nature of the work demands prolonged periods of focus, which can be mentally exhausting. Meeting tight deadlines can sometimes lead to added stress, impacting work-life balance.
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Oct 2018
I would do any other job than to be a dental technician and working towards this
Reviewer's QualificationAdvanced Diploma of Dental Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationDental Ceramics
The good thingsTo aim to be self employed and have flexibility in your lifestyle
The challengesCompetition from overseas markets doing the job below standard pay, the dentists always looking for cheaper rates and not necessarily quality in the work delivered to their patients
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