Dental Lab Technician Trainee

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of The Position

• Pour positive models from impressions supplied by dentists using liquid stone mixture
• Number all models and impressions with case number
• Trim models with bulk and or fine trimmer
• Pindex models and place pins in dies
• Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication
• Apply die hardener and die spacer to dies
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique articulating to correct bite relationship
• Prepare specialty models including epoxy models and those for implant cases and combination cases
• Fabricate soft tissue models
• Fit crowns to abutments, sandblast abutments and write tooth numbers on the facial of abutment
• 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

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• No previous experience required; on the job / paid training will be provided

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 and/or color