dental technician

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dental technician

One who makes dental appliances and restorative devices, such as bridges or dentures, to the specifications of a dentist.

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den′tal techni`cian

a person who makes dentures, bridges, etc.

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dental technician - someone who makes dental appliances (bridges and dentures)

denturist

technician - someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process

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odontotecnica odontotecnico

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