Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model)

About the role

Join National Dentex, a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry. We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. This is a trainee position as a Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) at NDX Heumann Dental Laboratory in Topeka, KS, requiring no prior experience. Hands-on, paid training is provided.

Schedule

Full-time position with regular hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours are subject to change from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentists.
• Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product, and finish date information for correctness.
• Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure.
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material.
• Number all models and impressions with case number.
• Place models on the appropriate type of articulator using the correct technique.
• Articulate models by using bites sent by the doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship.
• Check cases for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be addressed.
• Clean work area daily.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Detail-oriented.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No experience required.

Skills

• Ability to work with hazardous materials and equipment, including:
  • Wet grinders
  • Hand-pieces
  • Coping Saws
  • Bard Parker Knives
  • Steamers
  • Acetone
  • Die-Separator
  • Accelerator
  • Glue
  • Die-Hardener

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time.
• 401K with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.