Dental Technologists, Technicians and Laboratory Assistants
Back to Career ListingDental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists.
Dental laboratory assistants assist dental technologists and technicians in preparing and fabricating dentures and other dental devices.
Outlook
Undetermined
Wage
Low: $14.15
Median: $20.00
High: $30..05
Training
•Dental technologists and technicians are required to complete a college program in dental technology
or
•Four or more years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered dental technologist or technician.
•Registration with a regulatory body is required for dental technologists and technicians in all provinces except in Manitoba and the territories.
•Dental laboratory assistants usually require secondary school and up to two years of on-the-job training
Places of Employment
Dental laboratories
Regulated
No