[An individual who has the skill and knowledge in the fabrication of dental appliances, prostheses and devices in accordance with a dentist's laboratory work authorization. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental laboratory technician or certified dental technician (when appropriate) should be used to describe this auxiliary.Source: Comprehensive Policy Statement on Dental Auxiliaries, American Dental Association. ( HL7V3.0 )]
UMLS (HL7) C1609622 Relation/PAR: Dental Providers