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. After graduation, you must pass theoretical examinations given by the Dental Technician and Denturist Board of BC, and practical examinations after an 18-month internship in a clinic. Registration and licensing are also required. There is a wide range in earnings. This is a very small occupational group so the total number of openings will be small, although the rate of growth will be high and steady as the population grows and ages.