What is a Dental Technician?

What are Dental Prosthetics?

What are the positive aspects of the dental technology field?

• The production of dental prosthetics is, at most, done by hand.
• Through the increased knowledge of good dental hygiene and increased popularity of cosmetic dentistry, the demand for dental prosthetics is rising dramatically.
• According to the American Dental Association, Dental Technicians find their jobs to be; Flexible, Independent, Creative, Secure, Personally fulfilling.
• Certification is offered by the National Board of Certification (NBC) in dental laboratory technology for those pursuing a top-level position in the dental technology field.
• For an entry-level position in a dental laboratory, certification is not required.

What are the benefits of training in the dental technology field?

• Although there is an increased demand for dental prosthetics, there is currently a low supply of trained dental technicians (especially in Michigan).
• Since dental care is a necessity for good health, there will always be a high demand for dental technicians.
• Those pursuing a career in dental technology will find that their skills are in high demand.

What are the benefits of training at Mid-Michigan School of Dental Technology?

• MMSDT is the only local school that offers training in the dental technology field.
• After taking only a few of the courses offered, students will have enough knowledge to get an entry-level position in a dental laboratory.
• After completion of all courses offered, students will have all the trade knowledge and hands-on skills needed to pass the National Certified Dental Technician (CDT) exam.
• Students will learn using both textbooks and hands-on training.