Model Room Dental Technician

Utah Valley Dental Laboratory is high end nationally recognized lab in the dental industry. We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Dental Model Room Technician to join our dental laboratory team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality dental models from a variety of impressions and digital scans. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and excellent manual dexterity.
Duties and responsibilities:

• • Case preparation: Manage incoming dental impressions and prescriptions from dental offices, ensuring all materials and instructions are complete and accurate.
  • Model creation:
    • Pouring: Pour dental stone or plaster into dental impressions to create precise and detailed physical models of a patient's teeth and gums.
    • Trimming: Use a model trimmer and other tools to carefully shape and finish the models.
  • Articulation: Mount models on articulators to replicate the patient's bite and jaw movements, ensuring accuracy for occlusal analysis and appliance fabrication.
    • Quality control: Inspect and evaluate models for defects and accuracy, communicating any issues with the case to the appropriate department.
    • Maintenance and supply management: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on all model room equipment. Monitor and manage plaster and other supply inventories to ensure continuous workflow.
    • Collaboration and communication: Work closely with other departments and supervisors to ensure production schedules are met and cases are progressing efficiently.
    • Special projects: Assist with special projects or additional model preparation as assigned by management.
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    Required skills and qualifications
    • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Demonstrated experience with impression pouring, model trimming, and articulation.
    • Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
    • Keen attention to detail to recognize and correct imperfections.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Basic computer literacy for digital scanning and case management software.
    • Manufacturing background helpful
    • Artistic skills are a plus
    
    Physical requirements
    • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
    • Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
    • Adequate vision for close, detailed work.
    • Ability to use small hand tools for repetitive tasks, including grasping and pinching motions.
    
    Benefits
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
    • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
    • Paid time off and holiday pay.
    • Multiple opportunities for career advancement within the company including, ceramics, waxing, digital printing, and digital design.