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dental technician

American  

noun

  1. a skilled worker who makes dentures, bridges, etc., as specified by dentists for their patients.


Etymology

Origin of dental technician

First recorded in 1960–65

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Before he forayed into creating board games, Mr Teuber worked as a dental technician.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2023

But Wagner had signed a noncompete agreement with Henry Schein, still in effect at that point, barring him from dental technician work at any other company in the state.

From Washington Post Mar. 10, 2023

Warren, lead designer and dental technician by profession, creates custom, surprising grills.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2022

Among the huge crowd of people shopping at Dhaka’s New Market, was Shah Alam, a dental technician.

From Seattle Times Jul. 18, 2021

Grutz is a certified dental technician and ceramic supervisor at Oral Arts Dental Laboratory, 6701 Chavenelle Road.

From Washington Times Jan. 31, 2021

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