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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Design, fabricate, modify or repair dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands, and implants
• Ensure proper handling and control of hazardous materials, and adhere to laboratory infection control procedures as required.
• May consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases
• May train and supervise other dental technicians and dental laboratory assistants in fabricating dentures and other dental devices
• May conduct research in the science, techniques and practice of dental technology
• May perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.

• Dental technologists and technicians are required to complete a college program in dental technology or four or more years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered dental technologist or technician.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required for dental technologists and technicians in all provinces except in Manitoba and the territories.

• Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (33100)
• Dental hygienists and dental therapists (32111)
• Denturists (32110)