32112
Canada Moderate
Dental technologists and technicians
Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. They are employed in dental laboratories. Dental technologists and technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$19.00
/hr
Typical
CA$29.00
/hr
Experienced
CA$45.00
/hr
Average: CA$29.96/hr
78.7% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- dental technician
- dental technician supervisor
- dental technologist
- registered dental technician (RDT)
- registered dental technologist (RDT)
All Examples
- apprentice dental prosthesis maker
- apprentice dental technician
- certified dental technician (CDT)
- crown and bridge dental technician
- dental ceramist
- dental laboratory technician
- dental prosthesis maker
- dental technician
- dental technician - Canadian Armed Forces
- dental technician apprentice
- dental technician supervisor
- dental technologist
- metal dental technician
- orthodontic dental technician
- orthodontic prosthesis maker
- orthodontic technician
- registered dental technician (RDT)
- registered dental technologist (RDT)
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Design, fabricate, modify or repair dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands, and implants
- Ensure proper handling and control of hazardous materials, and adhere to laboratory infection control procedures as required
- May consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases
- May train and supervise other dental technicians and dental laboratory assistants in fabricating dentures and other dental devices
- May conduct research in the science, techniques and practice of dental technology
- May perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- 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.