 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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