Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

Comments

Beryllium is used in dental castings and prostheses.

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dental equipment and supplies used by dental laboratories and offices of dentists, such as dental chairs, dental instrument delivery systems, dental hand instruments, and dental impression material and dental cements.

Category

Manufacturing

NAICS Code

339114

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Braze using cadmium-based solder
• Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
• Heat or machine chromium alloys
• Manufacture or use mercury dental amalgams
• Plate metal with chromium
• Use abrasives containing silica or silicon carbide
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Weld or machine on beryllium-containing alloys