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Dental Technician Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Zahntechniker/in

Dental Technician is a demanding craft profession where you produce individual dental prostheses such as crowns, bridges, and dentures. This 3.5-year training combines manual dexterity with state-of-the-art technology and medical knowledge. You work closely with dentists to create customized solutions for patients.

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What you do

  • Manufacturing crowns, bridges, and dentures according to dental instructions.
  • Modeling teeth from wax and other materials.
  • Processing and refining metal, ceramic, and plastic materials.
  • Operating and maintaining dental technical equipment (e.g., milling machines, 3D printers).
  • Color matching and surface finishing of dental prostheses.
  • Repairing and adjusting existing dental prostheses.
  • Quality control of manufactured products.

Requirements

  • Good fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
  • Meticulous and precise work ethic.
  • Technical understanding and interest in new technologies.
  • Spatial reasoning and a sense of form.
  • Good eyesight and color perception.
  • Teamwork skills and willingness to communicate.
  • Interest in anatomy and aesthetics.

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Dental Technician and take on a leadership role.
  2. 2Specialization in areas such as CAD/CAM technology, orthodontics, or implant technology.
  3. 3Opening your own dental laboratory.
  4. 4Working in research and development of dental materials.
  5. 5Further training as a specialist consultant for dental products.

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Dental Technician Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Dental Technician Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Dental Technician Ausbildung?

Good fine motor skills and manual dexterity.; Meticulous and precise work ethic.; Technical understanding and interest in new technologies.; Spatial reasoning and a sense of form..

Where can I find open Dental Technician Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Dental Technician

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.