Dental laboratory technicians work in clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratories. They usually have limited contact with the public.
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Most dental laboratories are small and employ only a few workers. Some dental laboratories, however, have as many as several hundred employees.
Technicians may wear goggles to protect their eyes, gloves to handle hot objects, and masks to avoid inhaling dust.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition
