Periodontal

Duties and Responsibilities: Periodontal technicians make dental crowns, implants, bridges and other dental appliances and prosthetics for dentists who treat periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease. Using dental prescriptions and physical molds or digital impressions of a patient's mouth, they create plaster models then use hand tools to shape crowns made of porcelain and metal. Dental lab technicians often specialize in one area of expertise, such as crowns, dentures or ceramics. Periodontist technicians may be employed by dental offices that specialize in the treatment of periodontitis or by independent labs. Some dental technicians become managers or owners of independent labs.

Salary: $97,000-$241,000


Education:Some employers may provide on-the-job training in periodontal technology to high school graduates; however, many periodontal technicians earn associate degrees in dental laboratory technology. Two-year degree programs accredited by the American Dental Association are offered through vocational schools and community colleges throughout the United States. Voluntary Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification is available through the National Board for Certification Dental Laboratory Technology,

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