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Dental Technician
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Dental Technician
Fabricates dental prosthetics like crowns, bridges, and dentures in a lab.
Science
NSQF Level 6
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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
growing
Low
Very High
Minimum qualification
12th
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote
Your pathway into Dental Technician
1
Step 1
12th (Science) → Dental tech diploma
Skills you'll need
patient care
Core skill
anatomy
Core skill
medical terminology
Core skill
empathy
Core skill
troubleshooting
Core skill
maintenance
Core skill
Salary breakdown in India
Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range
What does a Dental Technician actually do?
Fabricates dental prosthetics like crowns, bridges, and dentures in a lab.