What's on your mind?

In my mind I have memories, and goals. One of my goals is to become a Dentist and have my own work space. I have too many goals, and to achieve them i have to work hard, and sacrifice lots of things. School is the key to success. Right now i'm not in the right track to achieve my goals but i'm trying to do it.

Dental Laboratory Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental Laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and reparing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental clinics, and for manufacturers of dental prostheses Dental laboratory technicians:

• Repair denture linings.
• Choose and mount replacement teeth.
• Construct denture frames.
• Identify needed prostheses repairs.
• Make and fix braces.
• Cast plaster dental molds.
• Clean and polish prostheses.

Averge Salary: $22,000-$33,000

Educational requirements:

Dental laboratory technicians must have a high school dimploma or GED certificate before starting dental laboratory training.

Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are usually two years in lenght.

Dental assistant

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Duties and responsibilities:
Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

• Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.
• Taking and developing dental x-rays.
• Taking medical histories for patients.
• Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.
• Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.
• Performing office management tasks.

Average Salary: $14,000-$25,000

Educational Requirements:
Dental assistants must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified, dental assistantss must pass an examination from the dental assisting national board.