Dental Technologists and Technicians Specific Skills Design, fabricate or repair dental devices

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Judgement

Technical Expertise (dental) Waxing-up; Polishing; Plastering; Casting

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines

Work Setting Commercial dental laboratory

Area of Specialization

Crowns and bridges; Ceramic or porcelain application

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English