Lab Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

The dental Lab Technician performs conventional and digital fixed and removable prosthodontics and associated procedures in a dental laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential Duties

• Performs conventional and digital fixed and removable prosthodontics and associated type procedures in the dental laboratory.
• Highly skilled work requiring independent thinking and judgment such as interpreting and evaluating items of work and associated instructions.
• Fabricates fixed and removable prostheses in conjunction with natural teeth, dental implants, and maxillofacial prostheses.
• Fabricates prostheses with castable dental alloys, pressable ceramics, heat-cured dental acrylic, CAD/CAM dental materials.
• Restoring or replacing natural teeth by fabricating crowns, fixed and removable bridges, dentures, and dental implants.
• Constructing dental prostheses for implantology and maxillo-facial reconstructions.
• Receiving physical dental impression molds or computerized models from dental practices and studying dentists' instructions.
• Encasing wax replicas of dental impressions with suitable mold materials.
• Constructing prostheses and devices by replacing wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials.
• Competent in utilizing digital dentistry workflow and 3D printing and milling procedures, including care for digital laboratory equipment.
• Finish and polish dental prostheses and devices prior to placement by dentists.
• Manage supply inventories, perform routine equipment maintenance, and facilitate repairs.
• Documenting processes, as well as adhering to industry regulations and safety standards.
• Keep informed of advancements in the field of dental laboratory technologies and techniques.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and takes every precaution to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of dental prostheses, devices, and related technologies.
• Extensive experience in constructing, replacing, repairing, and restoring dental devices.
• Proficiency in dental laboratory computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, such as 3 Shape and Delfin Dental.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and precision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.

Education/ Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Accredited dental laboratory technology program required.
• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a dental laboratory technician (preferred).

Special Requirements/ Certifications/ Licenses

• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) required.

Physical/ Environmental Requirements

• The body must be able to reach, bend, stoop and reach in order to perform most lab procedures.
• The ability to sit and stand for a duration of time is also necessary.
• Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development.
• Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: chemical hazards (skin irritants), equipment, use of sharp instruments and latex.