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New video promotes dental lab tech careers By Karen Fox Do you know a middle or high school student with an interest in artistic, detailed craft work? A career in dental laboratory technology may be the perfect fit. The ADA is promoting dental laboratory technology careers with a new 10-minute video demonstrating the type of work performed by dental laboratory technicians and the many career options in the field. "This new video is excellent and will be of significant assistance in helping reduce the current and increasing lack of laboratory technicians," said Dr. Gordon Christensen, who wrote about DLT careers in the May 2005 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. Dental laboratory technology is not a visible vocational option, said Dr. Christinsen, and few lay people know it exists. Dental laboratory technicians are a significant part of the dental health care team and are responsible for making veneers, crowns, dentures and fixed prosthesis to help people who have lost some or all of their teeth. Dental technicians can begin their careers without a college degree, however continuing education is encouraged. Studying the field in a Commission on Dental Accreditation - accredited program provides formal education based on the latest procedures and techniques. Excerpts from the dental laboratory technology video are on ADA.org ("www.ada.org/goto/smileabout"). The video is available in DVD and VHS formats and can be ordered by calling 312-440-2717. Single copies are $20 (multiple copies cost less). The video was produced with funding from the ADA Foundation thanks to contributions from the American College of Prosthodontists, Association of Dental Laboratories, Dentsply International, Glidewell Laboratories Inc., National Dentex Corp. and Nevin Laboratories Inc. Additional resources promoting careers in dental laboratory technology, dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assisting are available -- including fact sheets, brochures, recruitment packets and CD-ROMS. For more information, contact Beverly Skoog, coordinator, Career Guidance, Ext. 2390 or "skoogb@ada.org". Reprinted with permission from ADA News January 9, 2006, Page 9 |
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