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Military Dental Laboratory Technicians
Median Salary
80,110
Workforce Count
374
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Dental laboratory technicians construct and repair dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances in a laboratory. Although dental technicians seldom work directly with patients, they provide a valued healthcare service by working with dentists to improve patient health and appearance.
What is the work environment like?
Dental laboratory technicians normally work in dental or optical laboratories and occasionally in examination and dispensing offices.
How many people have this role in the Military?
374
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$138,065
2 Years
$74,612
6 Years
$138,065
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for dental laboratory technicians consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice with dental appliances. Training content may include:
- Making and repairing dental devices
- Laboratory operating procedures
- Basic principles and techniques of dental care
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Education and Training
- Design
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Medicine and Dentistry
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
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