There are approximately 210-255 dental laboratory technicians currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Less than 10 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require 1-5 years of prior experience. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Refer to training programs offered by 49er Regional Occupational Program, Elayan Dental Lab Institute, and Sacramento County Regional Occupational Program.
Most employers provide medical insurance.
Many also provide a vacation. Some also provide dental insurance and sick leave. Job opportunities for dental laboratory technicians should be favorable, despite very slow growth in the occupation. Employers have difficulty filling trainee positions, probably because of relatively low entry-level salaries and lack of familiarity with the occupation. Although job opportunities are favorable, little or no change in the employment of dental laboratory technicians is expected through the year 2008, due to changes in dental care.