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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 more slowly than average through 2016, at four percent. During the last few years, 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. However, job growth for dental laboratory technicians will be limited. The overall dental health of the population has improved because of fluoridation of drinking water and greater emphasis on preventive dental care, which has reduced the incidence of dental cavities. As a result, full dentures will be less common, as most people will need only a bridge or crown.

 

 

 

 

Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 


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