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Career Path Forecast
According to the
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics, employment of dental laboratory
technicians is expected to grow 14 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is
faster than the average for all occupations.
During the last few years, increased demand has arisen from
an aging public that is growing increasingly interested in cosmetic
prostheses. For example, many dental laboratories are filling orders for
composite fillings that are the same shade of white as natural teeth to
replace older, less attractive fillings. Additionally, the growing and
aging population will require more dental products fabricated by dental
technicians, such as bridges and crowns, since more people are retaining
their original teeth. This job growth will be limited, however, by
productivity gains stemming from continual technological advancements in
laboratories.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
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