National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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32112 - Dental technologists and technicians

Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. They are employed in dental laboratories. Dental technologists and technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dental technician
    • dental technician supervisor
    • dental technologist
    • registered dental technician (RDT)
    • registered dental technologist (RDT)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

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

  • Main duties

    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.

  • Employment requirements

    • 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.
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