Dental Lab Technician III - Implants

National Dentex Labs•Mechanicsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician III (Skilled Implant Technician) opportunity at NDX Thayer in Mechanicsburg, PA . The regular hours for this position are from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and subject to change from time to time. This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Make certain case is completed correctly before finishing
Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
Detail oriented
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Five to ten years related experience/training in preliminary, CAD/CAM, crown & bridge, and implant related dental laboratory production

Nice To Haves

CDT or equivalent preferred
PTC certification in SPA and SAA as a minimum standard

Responsibilities

Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
Preliminary: Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
Number all models and impressions with case number
Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
Implant: Prepare for articulation
Set bites
Insert implant copings
Soft tissue
Cement screw retained cases
Seat custom abutments in soft tissue model and make adjustments as necessary
Order implant parts
Prepare casework instruction sheets
3shape: Scan all abutment systems
Model builder
Design Abutments
Design cementable or screw retained crown/bridge restorations
Provide telephone and written support to dental offices: Ensure critical calls are handled immediately
Ensure emergency calls receive a timely answer
Call doctors back within 15 minutes
Attend meetings and trainings: Attend meetings and training as required
Participate in bimonthly production meetings
Clean work area daily
Communicate with Laboratory Manager and Production Manager on a daily basis
Perform other related duties as required