Career Opportunities Dental Laboratory Technician – With advancements in technology and materials, there is an increased demand for restorative and cosmetic dentistry. As a result, there currently is a great demand for dental laboratory technicians. Employment opportunities will be excellent well into the next coming years.
Most dental laboratory technicians work in commercial dental laboratories employing from 2 to 200 to 2000 people. The average laboratory employs about five to ten technicians who may provide a full range of dental prosthetic services or specialize in producing one particular type of prosthesis (e.g., removable partial dentures, crown and bridge, etc).
Additionally, some opportunities are available in private dental offices for technicians who like close one-on-one contact with a dentist and patients. Employment opportunities also may be available in other Dental colleges throughout India, hospitals, other Govt facilities & Hospitals and companies that manufacture dental prosthetic materials. Dental laboratory technology education programs offer some teaching positions for experienced technicians.