Job Summary: Dental Lab Technician
The Dental Lab Technician works in the dental lab in the process of fabricating dental prosthetics as ordered by the provider. This position is for a progressive dental lab with a high volume of implant retained dentures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Creates accurate models or prosthetics as ordered by the provider from the digital scan or dental impressions provided.
Fabricates implant retained prosthetics, removable dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, occlusal guards, etc. as ordered by the provider.
Correct irregularities, when possible, to achieve the proper outcome.
Participates in shade matching with provider and patient as needed.
Complete assigned tasks by the due date ordered by the provider.
Keep the lab stocked with necessary supplies.
Clean and disinfect all dental impressions, equipment, and working surfaces to the required standards.
Keep the lab areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy, and sterile as appropriate according to health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers’ instructions
Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order.
Be familiar and comply with all OSHA Health and Safety rules and guidance infection control and ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
Complete laboratory forms and/or perform other applicable lab duties as assigned.
Deliver or ship cases as needed.
Assist other members of the team as needed.
Other tasks as assigned during production downtime.
Company Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package including competitive wages, health insurance, 401K, PTO accrual, paid holidays, career growth, continuing education opportunities.
Required Skills and Abilities
Enjoys being creative
Excellent manual dexterity
Strong attention to detail
Professional and punctual
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
Ability to wear a mask for prolonged periods if needed
Ability to move within the lab as needed for fabrication, cleaning, and meetings.
Ability to lift to 0-25 pounds if necessary.