Dental technician - job market

As a dental technician, or dental technologist, you’ll use your design skills and dentistry knowledge to create and repair dental devices. Learn more about what it’s like to work in this role, what qualifications you’ll need and how your career could progress.

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Who are the top employers of dental technicians?

You’ll find most dental technician vacancies at dental laboratories through the NHS. Other types of employers could include:

  • Hospital dental departments
  • Private dental hospitals
  • Private dental practices
  • The armed forces

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