Dental Technicians

What the job involves

• Dental technicians work from a mould of a client's mouth made by a dentist or a clinical dental technician, and custom-make a wide range of appliances for the mouth, including: removable partial dentures
• Crowns (covers for broken or damaged teeth)
• Dentures
• Removable orthodontic appliances (plates with wires to straighten teeth)
• Mouthguards
• Splints for broken or cracked jawbones
• Anti-snoring devices
• Teeth whitening trays. clinical dental technicians: assess oral tissue
• Recognise abnormal conditions of the mouth
• Take impressions of teeth
• Make partial dentures, full dentures and other oral devices
• Reline dentures that are ill-fitting

Key values of workers in Dental Technicians

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Dental Technicians

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Time Management

  Managing one's own time and the time of others.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.