Military Dental Laboratory Technicians
Military Career
General Information
Description
Dental laboratory technicians construct and repair dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances in a laboratory. Although dental technicians seldom work directly with patients, they provide a valued healthcare service by working with dentists to improve patient health and appearance.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Dental laboratory technicians normally work in dental or optical laboratories and occasionally in examination and dispensing offices.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Manufacturing
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Dental Laboratory Technicians in the Military
440
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$74,336
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$25,573 - $258,025
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
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Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 51%
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Post-secondary certificate 18%
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Less than high school 13%
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Some college 7%
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Master's degree 5%
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Bachelor's degree 1%
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Associate's degree 1%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for dental laboratory technicians consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice with dental appliances. Training content may include: Making and repairing dental devicesLaboratory operating proceduresBasic principles and techniques of dental care
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Related College Majors
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Knowledge
- Education and Training
- Design
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Medicine and Dentistry
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