Dental Lab Tech

Dental Care of Michigan•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Dental Care of Michigan Dental Laboratory Technician “Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care. Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm Travel Required Dental Lab Technician are skilled in the use of sophisticated instruments and equipment used to perform laboratory procedures. Dental Lab Techs will work directly with the dentist and team by following detailed written instructions and molds to create dental prosthetics.

Requirements

Proficient in MS Office Suite
Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients
1 year experience in dental prosthetics is required
Familiarity with dental lab equipment, materials, and instruments
Excellent manual dexterity

Responsibilities

Follow the instruction provided by dentists to design and fabricate dental prosthetics including bridges, crowns, veneers and inlays
Create models using plaster, wax, porcelain, and metal
Grind, smooth, and polish dental prosthetics using finishing burs and grinding equipment
Fabricates custom trays, base plates and bite rims and performs final waxing
Recognize and identify color shades
Meet quality standards regarding dental prosthetics to establish safety and health protocols
Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a timely manner
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory
Follow OSHA and safety regulations including compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations