POSITION TYPE: Dental Lab

SPECIALTY UNIT: Team Lead Removables

Reports to: General Manager

Location: Edmonton, Alberta - CANADA

JOB TYPE: Full-time

Salary based on experience

With over 200 years of combined experience in all aspects of prosthetics and orthodontics.Our team is committed to continuing our quest for excellence and is dedicated to the highest standards in the dental profession.

Description:

As a Senior Dental Technician Removables/Dentures you will be responsible for helping improve teeth and for replacing lost teeth. You will improve teeth for aesthetic reasons, and work to the prescription of a dentist to make bridges, crowns, and dentures.

General Responsibilities:

• Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal)
• Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawbone
• Fabricating full and partial dentures, including, but not limited to, setting teeth, waxing, bending wire, finishing, and processing
• Relines, repairs, occlusal rims, and custom trays
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
• Case consulting with dentist clients
• Helps employees improve techniques or learn new skills
• Assistance in the management and organization of the department
• Assist in complex cases manufacture
• Verifies accuracy of work performed as prescribed by the client and as per laboratory standards (Quality Control)
• Must be willing to cross-train in all areas of the lab

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in dental technology in manufacturing removable dentures; CAD design experience a plus
• Must possess proficient English skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess effective oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel in a professional and effective manner
• Must have a thorough understanding of porcelain pressing technology, crown morphology, and crown and bridge case design
• Comfortable working in a team environment to complete cases
• Same-day denture experience is a bonus, but not required