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dental instrument assembler

Dental instrument assemblers assemble various dental instruments, such as drills, lasers, probes, mirrors, and dental imaging devices.

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Description

Dental instrument assemblers assemble various dental instruments, such as drills, lasers, probes, mirrors, and dental imaging devices. They use various machinery, hand tools, chemicals, adhesives and epoxies to assemble the dental instruments. They use precision tools and work in cleanroom environments.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards medical device regulations dental instrument components dental anatomy

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

medical devices electrical engineering optomechanical engineering electronics electrical equipment regulations medical device test procedures electromechanics biomedical engineering biomedical techniques optoelectronics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate precision measuring equipment manipulate dental material wear cleanroom suit fasten components report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products follow clinical guidelines meet deadlines clean components during assembly remove defective products manufacture dental instruments align components measure parts of manufactured products ensure conformity to specifications use precision tools read assembly drawings

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor machine operations test dental instruments maintain dental instruments test dental appliances for compliance repair dental instruments adjust manufacturing equipment apply technical communication skills apply soldering techniques comply with legislation related to health care maintain laboratory dental tools replace defect components dispose of hazardous waste operate soldering equipment train employees check for solder defects keep records of work progress resolve equipment malfunctions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)