Dental Technician – Orthodontics

Reports to: Removables/Ortho Manager

ABOUT SHANTO DENTAL – Vancouver, BC

Shanto Dental Ceramics is located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, where our crown & bridge laboratory has seen tremendous growth over the past 10 years. Shanto sets itself apart from the competition by delivering excellent results in areas where dentists benefit greatly from our technical experience and expertise - Anterior reconstructions and all types of Implant Restorations - especially as it relates to new CAD/CAM technology, materials, and procedures! We are now expanding to include a full product line of removable/denture restorations.

As CAD/CAM technology continues to change the face of dentistry on all fronts, Shanto is leaping into the future by diving deeper into Digital Dentistry. By providing outbound and inbound marketing, training and education for both technicians and dentists, as well as automated customer communications – we are BRINGING DIGITAL TO THE DENTISTS!

Description:

Shanto Dental Ceramics, one of the largest and fastest-growing full-service labs in BC, is currently seeking experienced, skilled orthodontic technicians to work full time in our dental lab.

We are seeking knowledgeable technicians with experience in the responsibilities listed below.

General Responsibilities:

• Custom bend wire framework for various fixed and removable orthodontic appliances
• Design, fabricate or repair orthodontic appliances
• Read and follow detailed instructions from the dental professional
• Prepare dental models for the fabrication of appliances
• Polish and buff appliances

Qualifications:

• CDT/RDT license preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years wire bending experience
• Knowledge of orthodontic appliances and their functionality
• Be able to multitask and make quick decisions
• Be independent and self sufficient
• Keep up with the fast-paced operation
• Good hand eye coordination
• Excellent time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised