Description
When Airmen need dental work, their needs can sometimes require more complex care. Providing behind-the-scenes expertise, Dental Laboratory specialists assist dentists by crafting and creating custom dental prostheses. These highly skilled experts use the latest tools and techniques and work with dental materials such as acrylic, gypsum and gold to make precision pieces for their patients that they’ll utilize for years to come.
Core Skills
- CAD/CAM design
- Digital imaging and 3D modeling
- Precision fabrication and assembly
- Quality control and inspection
- Technical documentation and recordkeeping
- Workflow and case management
- Infection control and lab safety
- Attention to detail and fine motor skills
- Time management and task prioritization
- Collaboration with clinicians and care teams
- Customer service and patient-focused communication
- Process improvement and standardization
Common Certifications
- Certified Dental Technician (CDT)
- Dental Laboratory Technician State Registration (where required)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
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