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Dental Lab Technician III (Dentures)

NDX Rogers Dental Lab (Athens, TN)
Athens, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician III (Dentures) opportunity at NDX Rogers in Athens, TN.

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 12:00pm on Fridays, and subject to change from time to time.

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!


Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

  • Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
  • Check models for defect that need correcting before fabrication begins
  • Check articulation of models for proper occlusal relationship
  • Post dam upper models
  • Set pin on articulator to establish vertical relationship
  • Double check teeth to be used for correct mold and shade
  • Place wax on baseplate and set teeth on the arch in proper alignment to achieve proper function and good aesthetics. If setting for wax try-in, soak model in water before set-up. Check occlusion to be sure correct bite relationship has been achieved
  • All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
  • Detail oriented

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

  • Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician and is skilled in one or more of the tasks associated with a Removable Dental Laboratory Technician.

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

  • Small machinery
  • Hand-pieces
  • Chemicals

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach.
  • Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions.
  • Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
  • Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color.


Experience

Required
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician and is skilled in one or more of the tasks associated with a Removable Dental Laboratory Technician.

Education

Preferred
  • High School or Equivalent or better

Behaviors

Required
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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