Description
<p>Identifies positions requiring soldiers qualified to perform basic and intermediate highly specialized dental laboratory procedures as a Dental Laboratory Specialist.</p>
Core Skills
- dental laboratory fabrication techniques
- precision hand tooling and finishing
- digital dental imaging interpretation
- CAD/CAM dental design basics
- infection control and sterilization procedures
- quality assurance and inspection
- inventory and materials management
- technical documentation and recordkeeping
- attention to detail and fine motor skills
- patient and provider communication
- time management and task prioritization
Common Certifications
- Certified Dental Technician (CDT)
- Dental Laboratory Technician State License (if required)
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
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