Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Dental Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in dental fabrication, laboratory procedures, and technical skills essential for creating high-quality dental prosthetics and restorations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care by producing precise dental appliances, ensuring optimal fit, function, and aesthetics. Candidates with comprehensive laboratory experience and a solid understanding of dental anatomy, materials, and technical processes will thrive in this position.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate dental prostheses, crowns, bridges, dentures, and other restorations with precision and attention to detail.
- Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) technology to design custom dental appliances when required.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborate closely with dentists and dental assistants to interpret prescriptions and technical specifications accurately.
- Conduct quality control checks on all fabricated items, ensuring they meet clinical standards for fit, function, and aesthetics.
- Manage laboratory inventory, including materials such as impression compounds, ceramics, metals, and resins.
- Use precise measuring tools such as micrometers to verify dimensions and ensure accuracy of restorations.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation related to laboratory procedures and patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Stay updated on advancements in dental fabrication techniques, materials, and infection control practices.
- Support the dental team by providing technical expertise in digital dentistry workflows including CAD/CAM systems.
Requirements
- Proven experience in dental fabrication or laboratory work within a dental office or laboratory setting.
- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical procedures related to restorative dentistry.
- Experience with CAD/CAM technology for designing restorations is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of infection control protocols specific to dental laboratories and clinical environments.
- Ability to perform detailed measurements using tools like micrometers with high precision.
- Excellent understanding of HIPAA regulations related to medical records and patient confidentiality.
- Competence in medical imaging techniques relevant to dentistry when applicable.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with the dental team and explaining technical details clearly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work Location: In person
