mecánico dental

English translation: dental mechanic

17:05 May 26, 2003

Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Spanish term or phrase: mecánico dental

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English translation:dental mechanic

Explanation:
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\"Charges for dental services performed by a dental mechanic\"

www4.d25.k12.id.us/bo/ddStandardBenefitBooklet.pdf

\"payments to a dentist, orthodontist or registered dental mechanic\"

www.lowelippmann.com.au/chartered/ Newsletter/Winter2001PG7.htm

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Sarah Ponting
Italy
Local time: 06:14

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dental technician

izy

5 +1

dental lab technician

Henry Hinds

4 +1

dental mechanic

Sarah Ponting

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dental technician

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izy
Local time: 05:14
Native speaker of: German
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peer agreement (net): +1

dental mechanic

Sarah Ponting
Italy
Local time: 06:14
Native speaker of:

English
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peer agreement (net): +1

dental lab technician

Explanation:
A "mecánico dental" is a "dental LAB technician" who makes crowns, dentures and other devices in the lab to be sent to the dentist and installed. He/she virtually never sees the patient.

LAB is the key word here.

A "dental technician" can be the same as a "dental assistant" who performs functions in the dental office and with patients.

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Usual USA usage.

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Henry Hinds
United States
Local time: 22:14
Native speaker of:

English,

Spanish
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