NEC
L37A
Dental Laboratory Technician (Advanced)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs and supervises procedures and techniques required in the construction of complex and precision dental prostheses: fixed partial dentures, porcelain fused to metal systems, dental ceramic arts, precision attachment prostheses and the arrangements of artificial teeth for aesthetic, phonetic and functional requirements. Coordinates technical and clinical application and dental technology training.
Core Skills
- fixed partial denture fabrication
- porcelain fused to metal work
- dental ceramic processing
- precision attachment prostheses
- occlusion and tooth arrangement
- dental cad cam workflows
- prosthetic case coordination
- dental technology training
- advanced lab quality control
Common Certifications
- Certified Dental Technician (CDT)
- National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology Crown and Bridge Certification
- National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology Ceramics Certification
- National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology Complete Dentures Certification
- National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology Partial Dentures Certification
- Dental CAD/CAM Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Dental CAD/CAM Fundamentals Course
- Dental Ceramics Fundamentals Course
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Dental Laboratory Infection Control Course
Career Growth
- Certified Dental Technician (CDT)
- NBC Crown and Bridge Certification
- NBC Ceramics Certification
- Certified Dental Laboratory (CDL) Accreditation
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy 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.