Dental Lab Removable Technician

APEX DENTAL LABORATORY GROUP LLC • North Haven, CT

9d • $23 - $27

About The Position

The Dental Lab Removable Technician reads prescriptions and specifications from dentists and fabricates removable dental restorations. The role includes preparing and articulating models, selecting teeth by mold and shade, setting teeth in wax, waxing cases for function and appearance, and finishing processed restorations. The technician also performs routine equipment maintenance, keeps the work area clean, participates in required company training and meetings, and supports Apex’s mission, vision, and core values.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) credential preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentists.
• Inspect models for defects that need correction before fabrication and check articulation for proper occlusal relationships.
• Post dam upper models and set articulator pins to establish vertical relationships.
• Verify teeth selections for correct mold and shade; place wax on baseplates and set teeth in proper arch alignment for function and aesthetics.
• For wax try-ins, soak the model in water before setup and check occlusion to confirm the bite relationship.
• Check setups for alignment and function before waxing; wax anatomical features for function and appearance.
• Clean excess wax from teeth and seal wax-ups to models when cases are ready for finishing.
• Clean wax from models, articulators, and implant bars before shipping.
• Break processed removable restorations out of flasks and match them to the correct case pans.
• Remove excess acrylic flash using burs or cutting wheels, including acrylic from metal areas of partial dentures and from teeth.
• Perform and document scheduled preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in company-sponsored training and meetings as required.
• Support and incorporate the company’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Clean the work area daily and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Employee wellness program
• Short-term disability and life insurance, with optional voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Dental reimbursement
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed