Periodontal technicians make dental crowns, implants, bridges and other dental appliances and prosthetics for dentists who treat periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease. Using dental prescriptions and physical molds or digital impressions of a patient's mouth, they create plaster models then use hand tools to shape crowns made of porcelain and metal. Dental lab technicians often specialize in one area of expertise, such as crowns, dentures or ceramics. Periodontist technicians may be employed by dental offices that specialize in the treatment of periodontitis or by independent labs. Some dental technicians become managers or owners of independent labs.
Salary:
Hourly wages at $10.26 and lower for the bottom-paid ten percent and $29.46 and higher for the top-paid ten percent.
Education:
Some employers may provide on-the-job training in periodontal technology to high school graduates; however, many periodontal technicians earn associate degrees in dental laboratory technology. Two-year degree programs accredited by the American Dental Association are offered through vocational schools and community colleges throughout the United States. Voluntary Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification is available through the National Board for Certification Dental Laboratory Technology
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Reflection:I wouldn't and i couldn't do this for a career. Teeth disgust me! I just can't deal with anything that has to do with teeth because it makes me sick. They also don't make as much money as i would like!
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