How to Become a Tooth Gem Technician in 2025
Tooth gems are one of the hottest beauty trends for 2025! Both cosmetic and dental professionals are adding this fun, creative service to their offerings. Fern Whitening Supplies, the go-to leader in the teeth whitening and tooth gem industry across North America, is here to break down everything you need to know.
What’s a Tooth Gem?
Think of a tooth gem as jewelry for your smile—whether it’s a crystal or a gold charm, it’s applied to the front of your tooth. The process is similar to how orthodontic brackets are placed, and the results can last anywhere from a couple of days to over 6 months, depending on the technique and how well your client takes care of it.
How Do I Become a Technician?
Here’s the good news: tooth gems don’t require a license from any governing board. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- Insurance Coverage: Many insurance policies for teeth whitening will also cover tooth gems. Most policies will ask for either a dental diploma or a tooth gem certification to qualify.
- Health & Safety Compliance: You’ll need to follow your local public health guidelines to make sure you’re meeting infection control and client safety standards.
- If you have any concerns in your local area, have a lawyer look up what is deemed practicing dentistry in your state for full clarity.
How Can I Learn the Process?
There are plenty of ways to get trained!
- For Cosmetic Professionals: Online training programs specifically for tooth gems are available and easy to follow.
- For Dental Professionals: If you’ve worked with orthodontic brackets, you’re already ahead of the game—the process is almost identical!
How Do Clients Remove Tooth Gems?
Tooth gems should always be removed by a licensed dental professional. If you’re a cosmetic technician, make sure your clients know ahead of time that they’ll need to see a local dentist for removal—and that the removal fee isn’t part of your application price.
What Does Fern Whitening Supplies Offer?
We’ve got you covered with two package options:
- Basic Package: Great for simple, single-gem designs.
- Advanced Package: Perfect for complex or multi-gem designs.
Both packages include:
- Free Online Training
- A 1-Hour Live Follow-Up Call with a tooth gem specialist to perfect your technique.
- Full product start up package
Want to see a quick demo example? Check out our youtube page
Ready to get started? Check out our Tooth Gem Start-Up Packages and join the growing tooth gem trend in 2025!