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Certificate of Competency: Dental Lab Tech
Certificate of Competency: Dental Lab Tech
at Bates Technical College
Seattle Catalog
Students in the Dental Lab Technician program learn the art and science of designing and fabricating dental prostheses, which include full and partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, gold and porcelain crowns, and bridges. Technological advances include computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing which is in high demand.
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Dental Assistants
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
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