Dental Lab Technician (Denture Finishing)

Perry & Young Dental Lab•Sylvania, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

National Dentex is seeking a full-time Dental Lab Technician specializing in Denture Finishing at NDX Dresch Dental Laboratory in Sylvania, Ohio. The position's regular hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may vary from time to time. The role involves finishing and polishing dentures and other removable dental products, checking fit and appearance, making repairs and adjustments, and maintaining an organized work area.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a denture fabrication department within a dental laboratory.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentists.
Separate processed removable restorations from flasks and match them to the correct case pan.
Remove excess acrylic flash using burs and/or cutting wheels.
Remove excess acrylic from metal areas of partial dentures and from teeth.
Add final anatomy to create an aesthetic appearance and good function.
Seat restorations back on models to check fit and adjust if necessary.
Repair acrylic areas with holes, porosity, or scarring using the cold cure acrylic technique.
Polish restorations using pumice and high-shine materials.
Bag dentures, mark each bag with the case number, and return it to the correct pan.
Work on bite blocks, custom trays, Essix appliances, soft bite guards, relines and repairs, and clear match.
Maintain a clean work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.