Summary Dental Laboratory Assistant in British Columbia
Find key facts and figures about working as a dental laboratory assistant. The following information is applicable to all Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100).
Description
Dental assistants assist dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions. Dental laboratory assistants assist dental technologists and technicians in preparing and fabricating dentures and other dental devices. Dental assistants work in dentists' offices, community health centres, clinics and in educational institutions. Dental laboratory assistants are employed in dental laboratories.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$27.00/hour
Median wage in British Columbia
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Prospects
Good
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Jobs
70 jobs
advertised in British Columbia
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Competencies
- Quality Control Testing
- Product Design
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
- Equipment and Tool Selection
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