Summary Dental Laboratory Assistant in Alberta

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "dental laboratory assistant" was moved from the group Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants (NOC 3223) to the group Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100).

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).

Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.

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

$25.00/hour

Median wage in Alberta

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in Alberta

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Jobs

20 jobs

advertised in Alberta

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Skills

  • Prepare plaster models and moulds
  • Train and supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory assistants
  • Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
  • Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
  • Design, fabricate or repair dental devices

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