BRENDAN WHIPPLE DENTAL TECHNICIAN

WHAT’S THAT? DENTAL TECHNICIAN?

A DENTAL TECHNICIAN… “The Dentist makes the teeth, right?” Wrong. More often than not that is the job of a Dental Lab. Dentists can make the teeth, but better quality comes from a dental tech. We make Veneers, Crowns, Bridges, and Full Mouth Sets Veneers are like Caps. Bad tooth/teeth sanded down and cap is glued on with adhesive (e.g. Epoxy, FSV/Flex-pro). Crowns are the same except they’re for molars. Bridges are usually around 3 teeth “bridged” together. May include 4-5, maybe more but not very common. Full Mouth is exactly what it sounds like in all honesty. We can also make dentures and retainers (orthodontic appliances)

AVERAGE PAY (OUT OF $100,000)

WHAT IS REQUIRED Technically speaking, a college degree is not required. Some of the best technicians never when to college specifically to be a dental technician. It is actually better to find work under a good experienced technician. Still smart to get college, perhaps a dentistry major or a business major. CDT – Certified Dental Technician Earned by proving extensive, working knowledge through a series of tests and mock cases Many courses and apprenticeships available to be taken throughout the country

IT MATTERS…

THE ART OF PERFECT IMPERFECTION The fact of the matter is that your teeth are not white and, like the rest of the human body, they are not perfectly aligned. Making crowns and veneers requires very close and careful shading and painting. The shades may include blues and purples. It may even include green. In order to make it look like teeth, we must shade the porcelain in a way that creates the illusion of transparency.

THE ART OF PERFECT IMPERFECTION

THE DIGITAL AGE The Digital Age of the Dental Industry is a mixed bag. It has the potential to hurt or help technicians in the future. But teeth will always need a human touch in the creation process.

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