Dental Lab Technician
About The Position
Wichita Family Dental is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Dental Lab Technician to fabricate, adjust, repair, and maintain dental restorations and appliances. The work includes ceramic crowns, bridges, partial and conventional or digital dentures, retainers, bite guards, and orthodontic appliances. The technician will work in a high-tech dental office with advanced digital dentistry and laboratory technology, producing precise, high-quality restorations and appliances that support patient care. The role also includes creating and modifying dental models, impressions, and casts; finishing restorations and appliances to meet quality, fit, and functional requirements; collaborating with dentists and clinical team members; following laboratory procedures and infection-control protocols; and maintaining an organized, safe workspace. The technician will monitor supplies and communicate when replenishment is needed.
Requirements
- Previous dental laboratory experience is required.
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain high-quality standards.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the dental team.
- Willingness to learn new techniques, materials, and laboratory processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience fabricating a variety of dental restorations and appliances.
- Experience with ceramic crowns, bridges, dentures, partials, retainers, bite guards, or orthodontic appliances.
- Familiarity with digital dentistry, CAD/CAM workflows, 3D printing, and milling technology.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, repair, and adjust ceramic crowns, bridges, partial dentures, conventional and digital dentures, retainers, bite guards, and orthodontic appliances.
- Perform denture repairs, relines, and other laboratory procedures as needed.
- Create and modify dental models, impressions, and casts.
- Trim, polish, and finish dental restorations and appliances to meet quality, fit, and functional requirements.
- Use digital dentistry technology and laboratory equipment to support efficient, accurate fabrication.
- Collaborate with dentists and clinical team members to ensure restorations and appliances meet patient-specific needs.
- Follow laboratory procedures, quality standards, and applicable infection-control protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace.
- Monitor laboratory materials and supplies and communicate when replenishment is needed.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and vision insurance options
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Modern technology and well-equipped operatories
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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