Dental Lab Technician (Dentures)

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of The Position

• Read the prescription and all additional paperwork to establish the doctor’s preferences.
• If there are any questions or discrepancies, see the manager.
• Evaluate model work and articulations to see if it meets standards.
• Create base plates.
• Create esthetic control bases.
• Create bite rims.
• Create Essix appliances.
• Finish & Repair denture teeth on fully edentulous cases.
• Finish & Repair denture teeth on partially edentulous cases.
• Follow all steps, in order, according to the Technical Team Policies (TTPs) to insure consistent and accurate results.
• Review final work and check completely that all quality standards have been met before passing the work to the next technician.
• Keep work area clean.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good hand-eye coordination, good manual dexterity, excellent perception skills and the strong ability to pay close attention to details.
• Able to trouble shoot and problem solve, using past experience and success to gauge best steps on future cases.
• Verification in all applicable Technical Team Policies (TTPs) and the ability to apply knowledge from Technical Team Policies (TTPs) to the job.

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Removable Dental Laboratory Technician.

Hazardous Materials Or Equipment Used

• Sharp instruments, knives and blades.
• Wax solvent.
• Monomer.
• Polymer.
• Motorized Lathe.
• Dental Handpiece.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach.
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Repeated bending and kneeling.

Visual Capabilities

• Depth perception.
• Attention to detail.
• Color.

Physical Demands

• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Other Information

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!