Dental Laboratory Technician

About the role

The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the (Phoenix VA Healthcare System, VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the (Dental Service). The primary purpose of the dental laboratory technician is to work on the written order or prescription by the dentist.

Responsibilities

• Removable and Implant Prosthodontic Services (35%): Pour final removable impressions, fabricate occlusal rims, case articulation, denture tooth set up for removable partial/complete dentures and maxillofacial prostheses. Fabricate fluoride trays, removable orthotics for bruxism, sleep apnea and/or radiation purpose. Provide completion of laboratory reline procedures with same day service.
• Fixed and Implant Prosthodontic Services (35%): Final pour, pindex and section of fixed prosthodontic impressions. Fabricate restorations using high noble based, ceramic and/or veneer pressed. Fabricate metal-ceramo restorations that require metal preparation and porcelain application.
• Dental Laboratory Support (20%): Pour diagnostic impressions, fabricate custom trays, duplicate diagnostic casts and/or diagnostic wax ups. Repair fixed and removable prosthesis by soldering, laser welding, porcelain addition, acrylic repair, orthodontic wire preparation and finishing.
• Administrative Support and Educational Duties (10%): Collaborate with prescribing Dentist on all prosthetic appliances. Provide education, training and instruction to dental assistants, dental hygienists, dentist regarding fabrication and design of prostheses. Perform and conduct material testing for the Prosthetic Laboratory Director who is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist. Plan and conduct classroom and/or laboratory instruction for dental clinicians, dental laboratory staff and auxiliary dental personnel. Fabricate any prostheses that are determined necessary by the Prosthetic Laboratory Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the Dental Laboratory Director, a Board-Certified Prosthodontist.

Education and Testing

Education and Material Testing pursuant to directives from the Prosthetic Laboratory Supervisor. Performs a variety of specialty laboratory procedures that require consideration of detailed aspects of each patient's dental anatomy. Achieves appropriate infection control practices in the dental laboratory setting. Safely operates electric hand pieces, model trimmer, shell blaster, air chisel, and vacuum investor for plaster, denture flask press, triad curing system, pressure pot, stone vibrator, sand blaster, high speed lathe, Bunsen burner, Hanau torch, alcohol lamp, and ultrasonic cleaner.

Nature of Assignment

The dental laboratory technician applies knowledge of the alignment of the upper and lower jaw bone, and the relationship of the tongue to the gums and the roof and floor of the mouth, in waxing full and partial dentures. They must apply a thorough technical knowledge of both normal and abnormal oral anatomy and dentition as these affect the design, fabrication, function, and esthetics of the dental prosthesis being constructed.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/13/2026.