Dental Lab Technician

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 try in and shade match 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. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• A good understanding of digital lab techniques, dental materials, and equipment required 

• Excellent manual dexterity 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Professional and punctual 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Basic computer skills required and proficiency in MS products a plus  

Education and Experience 

• Highschool diploma required. 

• Dental Lab Tech Certification per State Guidelines required or prior equivalent experience 

• Additional clinical certifications and/or expanded functions preferred  

• 3 years of prior lab experience required.  

• Fluent in English required and Spanish as second language is a plus 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer or other desktop equipment.  

• Ability to move within the lab as needed for fabrication, cleaning, and meetings. 

• Ability to lift to 0-25 pounds if necessary.  

Company Benefits  

Comprehensive benefit package including competitive wages, health insurance, 401K, PTO accrual, and paid holidays.