牙科技术是牙科的技术方面，在此方面，牙科技术员根据牙医的处方制造用于头部和颈部的任何假体或矫治器。这可能包括：人造牙，例如全口义齿，局部义齿，牙冠和牙桥，以及由各种材料（例如丙烯酸，合金和陶瓷）制成的支持假牙的义齿，可移动的正畸矫治器，由弹簧和丙烯酸基体中的固定器组成，用于牙齿移动。护齿器可防止运动损伤，上颌面矫正器（例如人造眼，耳朵和面部假体），在手术治疗后可能需要使用。
Dental Technology is the technical side of dentistry where a dental technician, on prescription of a dentist, makes any prosthesis or appliance for the head and neck. This could consist of: Artificial teeth such as complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns and bridges and implant supported dentures in various materials such as acrylics, alloys, and ceramics; Removable orthodontic appliances consisting of springs and retainers in acrylic bases for the movement of teeth. Mouth guards to protect against sports injuries; Maxillofacial appliances such as artificial eyes, ears, and facial prostheses that may be required after surgical treatment. Dental technicians do not have direct contact with patients. Instead they work in a dental laboratory where various prosthetic appliances are custom made. Dental technicians can be thought of as artists who, with a thorough understanding of dental materials science, use their artistic skills to fabricate the form, colour and function of individual teeth or maxillofacial prostheses for a patient. The fact that the product can affect the health and appearance of a person demands of the technician a high level of responsibility and accuracy. For this reason, the profession of dental technology is registered under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2004. Graduates with the Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) degree are automatically entitled to register with the New Zealand Dental Technicians Board.