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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

Example Sentences

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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

As a young man, Don Slocum trained as a dental technician.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2021

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

From Washington Times • Jan. 31, 2021