examine dental models and impressions
Examine models and impressions of the patients` teeth in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
Dental technicians manufacture dental custom-made devices like bridges, crowns, dentures and appliances under the supervision of dental practitioners following their directions and specifications.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesmanufacture dental prostheses
Design and fabricate dental prosthesis or appliances such as space maintainers, crowns, veneers, bridges, and dentures, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
polish dental prostheses
Use finishing burrs and grinding equipment to grind, smooth, and polish dental prostheses.
repair denture prostheses
Use the appropriate soldering and welding techniques to modify or repair components of removable and fixed denture prostheses.
Sector-specific
7 competencesaccept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
contribute to continuity of health care
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
ensure safety of healthcare users
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
follow dentists' instructions
Work directly with dentists by following their detailed instuctions.
select materials for orthodontic appliances
Determine the appropriate materials for removable or permanent orthodontic appliances, paying attention to design and function as specified by prescription.
use e-health and mobile health technologies
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
digital
work in multidisciplinary health teams
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
Cross-sector
12 competencesapply organisational techniques
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
communicate in healthcare
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
comply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
follow clinical guidelines
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
maintain laboratory dental tools
Maintain laboratory tools and equipment such as lathes, trimmers, grinders, articulators, and cleaning devices.
manage infection control in the facility
Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.
- Scope note
- Includes procedures such as hand washing, disinfection and proper skin care, universal hygiene precautions, collection and handling of laboratory specimens, segregation and disposal of waste materials, decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment, reporting and treatment of sharps injuries, and dealing with blood and body fluid spillages.
manipulate dental material
Manipulate materials used in dental procedures such as waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, stainless steel, porcelains and composites or polymer glass.
promote inclusion
Promote and respect diversity, and advocate for equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive environment.
respond to changing situations in health care
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.
test dental appliances for compliance
Examine dental appliances to make sure that they comply with specifications, using articulators and micrometres to test for accuracy of occlusion.
work in a multicultural environment in health care
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencessupervise dental technician staff
Supervise dental laboratory assistants and other dental technicians in the fabrication of dentures and other dental devices.
train dental technician staff
Provide training to dental laboratory assistants and other dental technicians in the fabrication of dentures and other dental devices.
Sector-specific
1 competencehandle payments in dentistry
Handle taxes, paychecks and insurance payments for the provided dental services.
Cross-sector
2 competencescommunicate in foreign languages with health service providers
Apply foreign languages in communicating with health service providers such as doctors and nurses.
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.