Most denturists work in private practice. You will examine patients and take measurements and fittings. As part of being in business for yourself, you will also have to look after business and clerical duties or hire assistants. Working Conditions You will work in bright, clean and well ventilated environments. The work week is normally 35 to 40 hours, Monday to Friday.
Skills Work as a denturist requires a high degree of manual dexterity to work with precision tools.
You will also need good vision, and an ability to recognize very fine colour shadings. Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt to new technology are important. The average age of denturists in BC in 1994 was 46, higher than average for all occupations. Some denturists continue to work beyond the normal retirement age. Education and Training Becoming a denturist requires completion of a college program in denturist technology.