Dental Technician

Healthcare / Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences / Dental Clinical Practice and Oral Care

Designs and fabricates dental prostheses, orthodontic appliances, and restoration components.

Career Overview

Growth Outlook: High

Dental Technicians use CAD/CAM tools, biomaterials, 3D printing, and manual craftsmanship to create crowns, bridges, dentures, aligners, and implant-supported prostheses. They translate clinical prescriptions into precise laboratory constructions, requiring strong spatial ability, artistic judgement, and fine motor skills.

Top Skills

  • CAD/CAM
  • 3D printing
  • Manual dexterity
  • Material science

Education Pathway

  • 12th Science/Vocational
  • Diploma in Dental Technology

Suggested UG Degrees

  • Dental Technology Diploma

PG / Advancement Options

  • Advanced CAD/CAM Certifications

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Also Known As

  • Dental Laboratory Technician
  • Prosthetic Fabrication Technician