Dental Laboratory Assistants work for Dental Technicians, Dental Prosthetists and sometimes Dentists. The Dental Laboratory Assistant’s role includes a variety of duties that are focused on the fabrication of fixed and removable dental appliances. They work closely with the Dental Technician and construct some of the appliances that a Dental Technician manufactures.
A Dental Laboratory Assistant is a member of the dental team whose skills include the design and construction of dental appliances including dental models, registration rims for denture construction, impression trays, mouth guards and some other thermoformed appliances. Under the supervision of a Dental Technician, they work from a written prescription from the Dental Prosthetist, Dentist or Specialist Dentist. The Dental Laboratory Assistant translates two-dimensional design diagrams and written instructions into three-dimensional products according to accepted biological and mechanical principles.
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Locations
Suite 205 Level 2, 10 Help Street, Chatswood 2067
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a School Certificate (year 10 minimum required)
Course fees
Course fee
$7,500
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About Charles Institute of Technology
We are a modern RTO that provides training in dental technology. We deliver the Diploma of Dental Technology HLT55118 in Australia which was developed in conjunction with the dental professions to train and educate students in the field of Dental Technology.
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