Dental Lab Technician

Specialty Appliances LLC • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

A Dental Lab Technician fabricates dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances. The technician works closely with dentists to create custom dental devices that meet each patient's needs and fit precisely. The role requires precision, attention to detail, and expertise with specialized equipment and materials.

This position seeks an experienced tooth setter for traditional dentures. The technician follows dentist prescriptions and instructions, works from impressions, molds, and digital scans, and fabricates, adjusts, repairs, inspects, and tests dental appliances. The work includes using appropriate dental materials and specialized lab equipment, meeting production and quality requirements, maintaining accurate case records, following safety and quality-system procedures, protecting confidential information, and using a computer for scanning and navigating the company intranet.

Requirements

• Five years of tooth-setting experience for traditional dentures.
• High school diploma, GED equivalency, or currently enrolled.
• Ability to understand and interpret work instructions and prescriptions.
• High attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good eye-hand coordination, including the ability to distinguish colors and see details at close range.
• Good manual dexterity and the ability to perform and coordinate steady hand and arm movements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, depending on the task.
• Ability to walk and carry parts and materials between departments.
• Reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of tooth anatomy.
• Proficiency working with small parts, hand tools, and other small equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set teeth for traditional dentures.
• Manufacture dental restorations and appliances according to dentist specifications and instructions.
• Follow detailed instructions and work from impressions, molds, and digital scans to create accurate dental prosthetics.
• Adjust and repair dental prostheses as needed based on dentist specifications or patient feedback.
• Operate specialized lab equipment, including CAD/CAM systems, 3D printers, and casting machines.
• Inspect and test dental devices to ensure durability, functionality, and aesthetic appearance.
• Select and use dental materials such as porcelain, metals, and resins in accordance with safety and procedural standards.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used, and case status.
• Meet or exceed production and quality requirements for the assigned area.
• Follow safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE.
• Follow quality-system requirements and safeguard confidential company and patient information.
• Use a computer for scanning and navigate the company intranet.
• Collaborate with dentists and coworkers, and maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
• Short-term disability insurance after 90 days.
• Life and AD&D insurance after 90 days.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Eight paid company holidays after 90 days.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED