DENTAL TECHNICIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Mai 21, 2025 - The Dental Technician possesses experience finishing zirconia crowns and demonstrates a solid understanding of dental morphology and anatomy. Proficiency in 3D printing and familiarity with 3Shape software enhances the ability to deliver high-quality results while meeting deadlines. The technician also has excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to prescription requirements.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Dental Technician Resume
- Dental Lab Technology
- Prototyping
- CAD/CAM Software
- Dental Materials Knowledge
- Impression Taking
- Ceramic Skills
- Metal Casting
- Repair Techniques
- Quality Control
- Fabrication Techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Manual Dexterity
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Patience
- Organizational Skills
Summary of Dental Technician Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Dental Technology with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in Prosthetics, full mouth implant rehabilitation and in particular immediate loading "teeth in day"/"All on 4" cases.
- Experience with dealing with patients directly from working in the clinical environment with clinicians and other team members
- Experience working with Digital dentistry, in-house Milling and CAD-CAM.
- Understand the importance of excellent customer service
- Must have excellent attention to detail
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Experience working as part of a large team with team leadership experience
- Engaging and a great communicator with the ability to build trust and rapport effectively
- Willing to continue learning and be involved in upskilling where needed
- Enthusiastic and able to work as a team in a busy private lab
2. BS in Biomedical Engineering with 1 year of Experience
- Have Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification
- Good understanding of how to use a computer
- Be highly motivated and keen to learn about 3D dental printing
- Good working attitude, polite, punctual, responsible, and working independently
- Need to work overtime to meet production and shipping needs.
- Good knowledge of CAD/CAM Systems
- Strong ability to focus and handle a repetitive process without losing attention to detail
- Ability to communicate professionally and constructively with clients
- Good organizational and technical comprehension
- Ability to adapt to company-employed software such as Magic Touch and 3Shape
3. BS in Dental Hygiene with 2 years of Experience
- Experience working in finishing zirconia crowns
- A good working knowledge of 3D printing and/or post-processing of 3D print jobs
- Experience working with 3Shape
- General understanding of dental morphology and terminology
- Good understanding of Dental Anatomy
- Must have great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be able to work with deadlines
- The ability to read prescription
- Be able to work well both independently and as part of a team