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Capital Dental Group
Experienced Dental Removable Prosthetics Technician
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What they do
A Dental Laboratory Technician fabricates dental prosthetics, such as dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, and bridges, according to specifications determined by a dentist or orthodontist.
$51,341 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an Experienced Dental Removable Prosthetics Technician to join our existing Technicians in our full-service in-house lab. We have state-of-the-art equipment in our lab. We have a complete digital as well as an analogue pathway for removable prosthetics fabrication. There are no outside accounts, and the lab supports only in-house doctors. If you're tired of the rat race in a large commercial lab, perhaps this atmosphere will be more ideal. Duties Read dentist notes and work orders Pour and check stone teeth models Set acrylic or plastic teeth in wax Build custom trays, base plates, and bite rims Process, finish, and polish final appliances Repair broken dentures and add new teeth Willingness to perform any duties within the scope of the role Team-player with a growth mindset Required Skills Good hand control and fine motor skills Strong focus on tiny details Knowledge of dental plastics, waxes, and metals Ability to follow safety and health rules Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Lab training, certification, or past hands-on experience is required