About the Role

Palma Dental Lab is seeking a talented, detail-oriented Chairside Technician to bridge the gap between our laboratory and the patient’s smile.

Unlike a traditional bench role, this position is mobile. You will travel to our partner doctors' offices to perform high-end custom characterization and chairside shading. You are the final touchpoint in ensuring a restoration looks indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Custom Shading: Travel to dental practices to meet patients and perform custom shade matching and staining.
Artistic Characterization: Apply internal and external stains and glazes to ceramic restorations (crowns, veneers, bridges) chairside to match the patient’s natural dentition.
Clinical Collaboration: Work directly with dentists to discuss case aesthetics, stump shades, and final porcelain adjustments.
Photography: Capture high-quality clinical photographs for the lab team to use for complex cases.
Patient Interaction: Provide a professional and calming experience for patients during the shading process.

What We’re Looking For

Dental Experience: A background in Dental Assisting is highly preferred.
An Artistic Eye: strong grasp of color theory (hue, value, and chroma) and the ability to replicate fine details like translucency and texture.
Professionalism: You will be representing our lab in external offices; excellent communication and a polished appearance are essential.
Technical Skill: Experience with porcelain staining kits (e.g., MiYO, GC Lustre Pastes, or similar) is a major plus, but we are willing to train the right artistic talent.
Mobility: Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for travel to local clinics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

PDL Laboratory, Inc.

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