Dental lab can be considered as a place where various products related to oral health are manufactured or customized.According to patient's need dentist prescribe the type and make of dental appliances to lab technicians.

Dental labs in AZ including other states in U.S.A have to follow the standards and manufacturing practices which FDA have recommended.Besides FDA dental labs have to procure certificate for practicing profession through authorities such as Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme and International Organization for Standardization.Technician have to craft exact product model which dentist had prescribed,it should fit well and match the requirements of patient.


There are various type of dental appliances that are created by lab technicians these include crowns for root canals,dental veneers,bridges ,orthodontia, and dental implants. Besides these there are other products like teeth braces,tooth grinding protector etc that are made by them according to  orthodontist's specifications.

Technicians have to become expert in their work,they must have good observational skills so that they are able to grasp the shapes and color variations.These skills are gradually developed with experience and after these are acquired by technician, he can apply for specialization.