Dental Laboratory Technicians
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
17 tasks analyzed
Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas.
Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus.
Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed. | - | - | - |
| Apply porcelain paste or wax over prosthesis frameworks or setups, using brushes and spatulas. | - | - | - |
| Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers. | - | - | - |
| Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatus. | - | - | - |
| Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$48,310
per year
Mean Wage
$54,060
per year
Employment
34K
workers
Wage Range
$36,100 - $78,680
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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