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Denturist Association of Canada (DAC)

This is the national organization for denturists. Be sure to click on Considering A Career In Denturism? to learn more about becoming a denturist. You can also check out the About Denturism section.

International Federation of Denturists (IFD)

This Canadian-based organization promotes the practice of denturism around the world. Scroll over Denturists Worldwide and click on Denturism: An Overview for more information about the profession.

HeadingForSuccess.Com

This Government of Quebec website focuses on careers requiring vocational or technical training. Scroll over Find A Career By Category to explore careers in a variety of fields.

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

This is a national industry website for all dentistry professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Your Oral Health section.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Essential Skills

Denturists

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Denturists

Denturist Association of Canada (DAC)

This is the national organization for denturists. Be sure to click on Considering A Career In Denturism? to learn more about becoming a denturist. You can also check out the About Denturism section.

International Federation of Denturists (IFD)

This Canadian-based organization promotes the practice of denturism around the world. Scroll over Denturists Worldwide and click on Denturism: An Overview for more information about the profession.

HeadingForSuccess.Com

This Government of Quebec website focuses on careers requiring vocational or technical training. Scroll over Find A Career By Category to explore careers in a variety of fields.

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

This is a national industry website for all dentistry professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Your Oral Health section.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Essential Skills

Denturists

Ontario Skills Passport

Denturists

Denturist Association of Canada (DAC)

This is the national organization for denturists. Be sure to click on Considering A Career In Denturism? to learn more about becoming a denturist. You can also check out the About Denturism section.

International Federation of Denturists (IFD)

This Canadian-based organization promotes the practice of denturism around the world. Scroll over Denturists Worldwide and click on Denturism: An Overview for more information about the profession.

HeadingForSuccess.Com

This Government of Quebec website focuses on careers requiring vocational or technical training. Scroll over Find A Career By Category to explore careers in a variety of fields.

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

This is a national industry website for all dentistry professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Your Oral Health section.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Essential Skills

Denturists

Ontario Skills Passport

Denturists

Denturist Association of Canada (DAC)

This is the national organization for denturists. Be sure to click on Considering A Career In Denturism? to learn more about becoming a denturist. You can also check out the About Denturism section.

International Federation of Denturists (IFD)

This Canadian-based organization promotes the practice of denturism around the world. Scroll over Denturists Worldwide and click on Denturism: An Overview for more information about the profession.

HeadingForSuccess.Com

This Government of Quebec website focuses on careers requiring vocational or technical training. Scroll over Find A Career By Category to explore careers in a variety of fields.

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

This is a national industry website for all dentistry professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Your Oral Health section.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Essential Skills

Denturists

Ontario Skills Passport

Denturists

Denturist Association of Canada (DAC)

This is the national organization for denturists. Be sure to click on Considering A Career In Denturism? to learn more about becoming a denturist. You can also check out the About Denturism section.

International Federation of Denturists (IFD)

This Canadian-based organization promotes the practice of denturism around the world. Scroll over Denturists Worldwide and click on Denturism: An Overview for more information about the profession.

HeadingForSuccess.Com

This Government of Quebec website focuses on careers requiring vocational or technical training. Scroll over Find A Career By Category to explore careers in a variety of fields.

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

This is a national industry website for all dentistry professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Your Oral Health section.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Essential Skills

Denturists

Ontario Skills Passport

Denturists

Denturist Association of Canada (DAC)

This is the national organization for denturists. Be sure to click on Considering A Career In Denturism? to learn more about becoming a denturist. You can also check out the About Denturism section.

International Federation of Denturists (IFD)

This Canadian-based organization promotes the practice of denturism around the world. Scroll over Denturists Worldwide and click on Denturism: An Overview for more information about the profession.

HeadingForSuccess.Com

This Government of Quebec website focuses on careers requiring vocational or technical training. Scroll over Find A Career By Category to explore careers in a variety of fields.

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

This is a national industry website for all dentistry professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Your Oral Health section.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Essential Skills

Denturists

Ontario Skills Passport

Denturists

Denturist Association of Canada (DAC)

This is the national organization for denturists. Be sure to click on Considering A Career In Denturism? to learn more about becoming a denturist. You can also check out the About Denturism section.

International Federation of Denturists (IFD)

This Canadian-based organization promotes the practice of denturism around the world. Scroll over Denturists Worldwide and click on Denturism: An Overview for more information about the profession.

HeadingForSuccess.Com

This Government of Quebec website focuses on careers requiring vocational or technical training. Scroll over Find A Career By Category to explore careers in a variety of fields.

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

This is a national industry website for all dentistry professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Your Oral Health section.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Essential Skills

Denturists

Ontario Skills Passport

Denturists

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Level 1

Sample Title Intern

Earnings Unpaid to $20,000 a year

Requirements • High school diploma

• Enrolled in denture technology program, or recent graduate

Responsibilities Working in a clinic under the supervision of a fully qualified denturist: assisting with oral exams; constructing and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 2

Sample Title Licensed Denturist

Earnings $25,000 to $35,000 a year

Requirements • Denture technology diploma

• Completion of internship

• Pass licensing exams

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures.

Level 3

Sample Title Self-Employed Denturist

Earnings $35,000 to $150,000 a year or more

Requirements • Experience as a licensed denturist

• Start-up capital to open own practice

• Established client base

Responsibilities Conducting oral exams of patients; designing, constructing, and repairing dentures; fitting dentures; performing administrative duties such as hiring and firing staff.

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Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

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A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

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LEVEL OF EDUCATION

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Community College or Technical Training

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Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

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25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

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Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

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Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

$

25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

SUITABLE FOR YOU?

✓

Find out if this career is suitable for you

Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules

Denturists are specialized dental care workers who keep people's smiles bright. These specialists design, make, fit, and fix removable dentures, or false teeth.

SEARCH BY CLUSTER Medical & Health

A denturist speaks to a patient and makes notes in her medical chartDenturists create artificial sets of teeth for patients who have lost their own. To start, denturists interview their patients about their medical and dental history.

A denturist shows a medical diagram to a patientDenturists discuss the patient’s lifestyle and desired appearance before proposing a treatment plan. They also examine the anatomy of the patient’s mouth.

A denturist measures a patient's jawIt is important that the dentures look natural and feel comfortable. This denturist is measuring the patient’s jaw to determine the size and shape for her dentures.

A denturist makes an impression of the patient's mouthIn order to create the perfect set, the denturist makes impressions and moulds of the patient’s teeth, gums, and jaw using wax models and impression trays.

A denturist holds teeth of various colours to a patient's mouthDenturists also select the shade of ceramic colouring for the teeth that best matches the patient’s natural colouring, skin tone, eye colour, and age.

A denturist uses a lathe to shape a mouldDenturists build the dentures using wax, metal, and plastic. This requires excellent manual dexterity to complete precise, detailed work on the artificial teeth.

A denturist looks at a set of dentures in an articulatorHere, the denturist is evaluating the functionality of the denture using an apparatus called an articulator that mimics the bite and movement of the patient's jaw.

A denturist fits dentures in a patient's mouthDenturists must ensure the dentures are secure and fit the patient comfortably. Patients often return several times for fittings and adjustments.

A denturist speaks to a patientIt is important that patients understand how to insert, care for, and wear their dentures, so a lot of time is spent explaining the proper use of the device.

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EARNINGS RANGE

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25K - 150K

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

C

Community College or Technical Training

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Core Tasks

Examine patients’ mouths and decide what types of dentures are needed

Take measurements of patients’ jaws

Make moulds of gums and jaws, and any teeth

Design and create dentures using wax, metal, and plastics

Fit the denture into the patient’s mouth and make necessary adjustments

Attributes & Abilities

Able to do precise, detailed work

Able to concentrate for long periods of time

Work well with your hands

Communication skills

Patient and considerate

Workplace

Most work in private denture clinics

Split their time between treatment offices and labs

Usually work 7 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

May work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients’ schedules