Dental technology is the technical side of dentistry in which dental technicians make appliances to improve a patient’s appearance, speech or ability to chew. Dental technicians are a crucial part of the dental team. They use their understanding of dental material science, and their skills of design and fabrication, to recreate people’s teeth. The satisfaction comes from knowing you have made it possible for that person to smile again. Dental technicians work as part of the dental care team within a dental laboratory, and don't have direct contact with patients. They design and construct artificial teeth (in various forms), and removable orthodontic appliances. Working with dentists, technicians use a wide range of materials, including gold, porcelain and acrylic, to design and construct appliances to meet each patient's needs. The fact that the products they make can affect the health and appearance of a person demands a high level of responsibility and accuracy. Dental technicians work with their hands on detailed and delicate items and have good hand to eye co-ordination. A dental technician learns to visualise in a 3D perspective. They typically have an eye for detail to get things just right.