Training for Dental Lab Equipment

Find training for dental lab equipment

Whether you're considering a career as a dental laboratory technician or you're a lab owner trying to stay up to date with evolving technology, finding the right training for dental lab equipment is important. If you're just entering the field, expect to spend at least two years completing an accredited program in dental lab technology. Because new technology continuously appears in the dental field, continued education is necessary.

A dental laboratory supply can include a variety of materials, including stainless steel, waxes, ceramics, porcelains and alloys. Lab technicians use tools to sculpt and mold materials into dentures, crowns, veneers and orthodontic appliances. When finding training for dental lab equipment, consider the following:

1. Read dental laboratory technology manuals, books and guides.

2. Find accredited schools that offer a dental laboratory equipment program.

3. Attend seminars to learn the latest technology in dental laboratory supplies.

Study dental lab equipment technology by reading books on the subject

Dental laboratory text books, guides and manuals are excellent learning tools for laboratory owners, dental lab technicians and those considering entering the field. When purchasing dental lab equipment guides and manuals, it's important to make sure the material is relevant to your lab. For example, one lab could use a dental lab dust collector that's five years old while another lab uses the same piece of equipment but four years newer. When ordering text books, be sure they're the latest editions.

Find a school that offers training for dental laboratory equipment

When searching for a school that offers training in dental lab supplies and equipment, make sure the program is accredited. Community colleges, technical and vocational schools offer two-year programs that allow students to earn either an associate's degree or a certificate upon graduation. Four-year baccalaureate programs in dental technology are also available.
Portland Community College, offer dental lab technician programs. See the listings of community colleges with dental lab programs at Dental Guide USA.

Attend seminars to keep up to date with dental lab supply technology

Dental lab seminars provide an avenue for lab owners and technicians to socialize and compare notes and also learn from industry leaders who have used dental lab equipment before the technology hits the mainstream. Many seminars also feature speakers who lecture on topics such as women in dentistry and computer-aided design dentistry.

• Dental lab technicians are required to do intricate work with small instruments. During the course of your training, research ergonomic dental lab furniture to ease back and neck strain.

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