Also called: Licensed Denturist
Makes and fits dentures directly for patients (licensed in a handful of states).
Takes impressions of a patient's gums, sets each artificial tooth in wax for a natural smile, fits the finished denture, and adjusts sore spots. Legal in states like Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, and Maine.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Denturist program (often 2 years) plus state licensing exam.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Denturism.
Growing about average. Steady demand from aging population, limited to a few states.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Digital and printed dentures speed fabrication; taking impressions, setting teeth and adjusting fit stay hands-on.
Classes: Art or ceramics, Biology, Business class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1299.
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