Dental Lab Technician Jobs in California

A Dental Lab Technician plays a vital role in the dental industry by designing and creating dental prosthetics such as dentures, bridges, crowns, and orthodontic appliances under the specifications provided by dentists. They use a variety of materials and high-tech equipment to craft these dental appliances, ensuring they are of high quality, precise shape, and size. Their job also involves repairing or adjusting these appliances as required. This profession requires excellent manual dexterity, technical skills, attention to detail, understanding of dental anatomy, and ability to interpret dental prescriptions.

In terms of qualifications, a high school diploma is mandatory, but those aspiring to be Dental Lab Technicians should ideally hold an Associate's Degree or certification in Dental Laboratory Technology. Certification from the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) can significantly enhance job prospects. In terms of career progression, one may start as a Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist, gain practical exposure to the dental field, and then advance to the role of a Dental Lab Technician. Alternatively, experience in a manufacturing setting, especially where detailed, hands-on work is required, can also be a stepping stone towards this career.

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Dental Lab Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

Our Company is a global leader in the field of dental restorations and technology. We are looking for an organized, energetic, experienced location manager to support and lead our team in the...

Dental Laboratory Technician

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

At this grade level, qualifying specialized experience also includes experience constructing porcelain or acrylic fixed or semi-fixed bridge restorations, full or removable partial dentures, or orthodontic...

Dental Laboratory Technician

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

At this grade level - qualifying specialized experience also includes experience constructing porcelain or acrylic fixed or semi-fixed bridge restorations - full or removable partial dentures - or orthodontic...

Research Lab Tech III University of Southern California (USC)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

The Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB) at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is a premier research institute located at the Health Sciences Campus of the University of...

Research Lab Tech III

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB) at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is a premier research institute located at the Health Sciences Campus of the University of...

Dental Lab Technician Needed

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 4 days ago

Dental Lab Technician wanted for dentures. Must know how to perform setup, acrylic finish, and valplast finish. Pay: Based on experience Full Time or Part Time applicants considered Call ......

R&D Lab Technician

  • Brea, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Brea, CA
  • 5 days ago

R D Lab Technician Kelly - 3.8 Brea, CA Job Details Full-time $27 - $32 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance...

Lab Technician

  • Norwalk, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 6 days ago

Universal Lab is looking for a technician with some dental experience to join our team. Please send your resume and/or pictures of your work. Compensation: Starting at $18.00 - $22.00 or D.O.E...

Dental Sterilization Tech

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

Sterilization techs help with patient care. Learn to sterilze instruments, set up and take down set ups, seat patients.... get your dental career going! Sterile helpers can become dental...

Protecting Smiles Behind the Scenes-Join Chapa-De as a Dental Sterilization Tech! Pay: $21.00-$24.45 Benefit Highlights: Employer-paid Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision): 100% for...

R&D Lab Technician

  • Brea, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Brea, CA
  • 7 days ago

R&D Lab Technician Location: Starts in Brea, CA Lab relocating to Pomona, CA in May Schedule: Primarily onsite with 12 WFH days/week depending on lab needs. Standard hours are 85, but start/end...

Certified Dental Technician

  • Vacaville, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 8 days ago

CPR card (American Heart Association) Must have up to date credentials in the state of CA Responsibilities: Restoring or replacing natural teeth by fabricating crowns, fixed and removable bridges, dentures...

Dental Lab Manager

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 10 days ago

" return to Available Positions For questions about our job openings, contact ....

Dental Lab Technician

  • Selma, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Selma, CA
  • 11 days ago

We're also committed to leading the way in digital dentures....

Dental Lab Technician

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 days ago

Dental Lab Technician (SUNNYVALE) compensation: Hourly Pay and checks Bi-Weekly employment type: job title: Dental Lab Technician We are looking for the technician who can do Finishing and polishing...

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Dental Lab Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Dental Lab Technician Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dental Lab Technicians in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
22.7%
High School or GED
20.2%
Associate's Degree
18.8%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.4%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Lab Technicians in California
None
26.6%
10+ years
22.2%
2-4 years
19.5%
6-8 years
11.1%
8-10 years
6.8%
4-6 years
6.3%
1-2 years
5.8%
Less than 1 year
1.7%



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