Dental Lab Technician - Crown & Bridge

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of The Position

• Fit all work to a solid poured or digitally printed model
• Choose correct porcelain
• Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion
• Stain and glaze with crown clean-up functions on posterior restorations
• Complete esthetic anterior PFZ, PFM and full contour cases
• Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
• Steam clean required items
• Return items to proper pan
• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule
• Scan and initial cases as required
• Perform basic porcelain repairs according to Technical Team Policies
• All other duties as assigned

  Skills And Abilities That May Be Required

  • Knowledge of tooth anatomy
  • Ability to articulate according to Rx
  • Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
  • Identify through Impressions margins
  • Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English

  Minimum Education And Experience Required

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years’ experience with building porcelain crowns
  • 2 or more years contouring monolithic crowns

  Hazardous Materials Or Equipment That May Be Used

  • Laboratory equipment that may include: grinders, lathes, ovens, burners, steamers and boiling water

  Physical Abilities That May Be Required

  • Sitting for long periods of time
  • Uncommon posture when fabricating
  • Continuous maneuvering of hands and fingers while working with small tools
  • Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
  • Repeated bending and kneeling

  Vision Capabilities

  • Depth perception
  • Attention to detail
  • Color

  Other Information

  • May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
  • Subject to change from time to time