A dental technician, also known as a dental technologist, is responsible for designing, constructing and repairing a variety of dental devices.
The Job Scope
Fill orders for dental prosthetics, including dentures, bridges, crowns, veneers and inlays.
Create models of patients' mouths from physical and sometimes computerized molds.
Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawbone.
Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
Skills Required
Attention to detail
Time management skills
Critical thinking skills
The ability to build good relationships with other technicians.
Academic Requirement
Degree in Medical Lab Technology
STPM/A levels
Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. (Grade C can only be in either Physics or Mathematics.)
Foundation
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
UEC
B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
Diploma in Translation & Interpreting
SPM/O Level/Other equivalent qualifications approved by MQA
Pass with 5 credits in Bahasa Melayu & Mathematics & Science & 2 other subjects
Salary Range
A person working as a Dentist Technician in the government sector typically earns between 1,797 MYR (lowest) to 5,753 MYR (highest) a month with a yearly increment of RM145.
