Dental Technician (M/F)
The Dental Technician is an oral health craftsperson who manufactures, adjusts, and repairs dental prostheses (crowns, bridges, trays, orthodontic appliances) prescribed by a dentist, stomatologist, or orthodontist.
Responsibilities
Design dental prostheses
Create fixed or removable prostheses according to the practitioner's prescriptions.
Make moulds and models
Manufacture moulds and models of the patient's teeth to replace diseased or broken teeth.
Adjust and modify prostheses
Adapt prostheses to ensure optimal comfort for the patient.
Collaborate with practitioners
Work closely with dentists to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Key skills
Technical skills
Mastery of moulding, shaping, and finishing techniques for dental prostheses.
Knowledge of dental materials (ceramics, resin, metal) and their specific properties.
Growing mastery of computer-aided design (CAD) tools and 3D printing for making prostheses.
Verifying the precision and comfort of prostheses before handing them over to the practitioner.
Soft skills
Essential qualities for producing prostheses with extreme precision, often under tight deadlines.
High standards in the aesthetic and functional finish of the prostheses produced.
Ability to organize work in the laboratory, often with flexible working hours depending on orders.
Regular collaboration with practitioners to adjust prostheses to patient needs.
Working conditions
Terms and conditions
The Dental Technician works mainly in a dental prosthesis laboratory or workshop. The position is generally lab-based with daytime hours and requires high manual precision for detailed tasks.
Qualifications & training
- Benchmark qualification: BTS Prothésiste dentaire, or Professional title Auxiliaire en prothèse dentaire.
- Other pathways: Bac Pro Technicien en prothèse dentaire, accessible through work-study.
Career progression
- Specialization in maxillofacial prosthetics
- Dental laboratory manager
- Setting up or acquiring a laboratory
Salaries
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Monthly salary
The salary of a Dental Technician varies according to experience and specialization. On average, 80% of job offers propose a gross monthly salary between €1,802 and €2,600.
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Frequently asked questions about this job
Key points
The BTS Prothésiste dentaire or the professional title Auxiliaire en prothèse dentaire are the most common entry pathways, often completed through work-study programmes.
Yes, the sector is undergoing a major digital transformation with the rise of 3D printing, digital impression taking, and robotics applied to dental prosthetics.
The required manual precision on detailed tasks and adherence to sometimes tight deadlines for delivering prostheses are the main demands of the job.
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