牙科技术是一个全球性的行业。全世界对熟练的牙科技师都有很高的需求。在新西兰和澳大利亚，牙科技术人员受雇于商业牙科实验室，这些实验室为私营牙科行业，国防军，医院和国家健康牙科服务机构提供大部分工作。雇主与雇员的比例约为1：3，许多牙科技师最终为自己建立了业务。成为个体经营者没有任何障碍。<br>牙科技术专业已根据《 2004年健康从业人员能力保证法》进行注册，拥有牙科技术学士学位（BDentTech）的毕业生将自动获得向新西兰牙科专业注册的资格。为了执业为注册牙科技术员，技术员委员会。一旦在新西兰注册，由于
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.Dental technicians work as part of the dental care team within a dental laboratory, and dont have direct contact with patients. They design and construct artificial teeth (in various forms), and removable orthodontic appliances.<br>Dental technology is a global profession. Throughout the world, there is a high demand for skilled dental technicians. The high skill base that New Zealand dental technicians achieve makes them desirable to overseas employers.In New Zealand and Australia, dental technicians are employed by commercial dental laboratories. These laboratories provide the bulk of work for the private dental industry, the defence forces, hospitals and state dental services.