Army
MEDICAL

MOS

N5

Dental Laboratory Specialist

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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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.