Dental Technician - Full Gold Crown and Bridge

Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage, based on experience

About the Laboratory

A well-established, full-service dental laboratory is seeking an experienced Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician to join its growing Calgary team.

The laboratory is committed to precision, quality, innovation, and continuous professional development. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled technician who takes pride in traditional crown and bridge craftsmanship and has experience working with full-cast gold and implant-supported restorations.

About the Role

The Full Gold / Crown & Bridge Technician will be responsible for producing high-quality full-cast gold restorations and supporting a variety of crown, bridge, and implant cases.

The ideal candidate has strong waxing and metal-finishing skills, a solid understanding of dental anatomy and occlusion, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other technicians and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate full-cast gold crowns, bridges, and related restorations
• Wax full-contour crowns and bridges with proper anatomy, margins, contacts, and occlusion
• Finish, fit, contour, and polish gold and other metal restorations
• Work on implant-supported crown and bridge cases
• Seat and fit restorations accurately on dies, models, and implant components
• Evaluate margins, contacts, occlusion, and overall case quality
• Read and interpret dental prescriptions, models, and case instructions
• Make adjustments and corrections to ensure restorations meet clinical specifications
• Inspect completed restorations and maintain established quality-control standards
• Collaborate with technicians and supervisors to support efficient case flow and on-time delivery
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation
• Document production information and quality checks as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of dental laboratory experience preferred
• Strong experience fabricating and finishing full-cast gold restorations
• Crown and bridge waxing experience
• Experience working with implant-supported restorations and implant components
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, margins, contacts, and occlusion
• Ability to interpret dental prescriptions, models, and technical instructions
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Experience with additional crown and bridge materials or workflows is an asset

Company Culture

The laboratory offers a collaborative and professional environment where craftsmanship, accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning are highly valued.

Team members work alongside experienced dental professionals who are committed to producing high-quality restorations and providing excellent service to dental practices and patients.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and technical abilities
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Paid vacation
• Pension plan
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Stable, full-time employment
• Access to advanced dental technology, equipment, and materials
• Opportunities for professional growth