Dental Laboratory Technician-Removable (WHWC)
About The Position
The Dental Laboratory Technician- Removable assists the dentist with the fabrication, alteration, and repair of removable dental prosthetics and appliances. This role ensures the accuracy, quality, and functionality of dental prosthetics through skilled use of tools, materials, and industry standards. Scope and Impact This role directly impacts patient care by supporting accurate and high-quality dental prosthetics. Although the position does not manage a budget or staff, it plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth dental lab operations and effective collaboration with dental professionals. Decision-Making Authority The technician operates with moderate independence in day-to-day technical decisions regarding prosthetic fabrication, repairs, and material handling, following established clinical protocols and dentist directives. Interactions / Working Relationships This role works closely with dentists to ensure accuracy and quality of prosthetic appliances, collaborates with laboratory staff on workflow and safety protocols, and engages with supervisors on case progress and supply needs. Indirect interaction with patients occurs through the fabrication and repair of appliances, with occasional contact with vendors for materials and equipment.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Licenses/Certifications: None required, but certification as a Dental Lab Technician (CDT) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant dental lab experience.
- Other Required Skills/Knowledge: Working knowledge of dental prosthetics, hand tools, infection control practices.
- English required
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Dental Lab Technician (CDT).
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Laboratory Technician program.
- Experience in working with both full and partial dentures.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Experience serving diverse or underserved populations.
- Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Fabricate Removable Prosthetics (30%) Assists in creating complete and partial dentures, orthodontic acrylic appliances, and custom trays from impressions and molds.
- Prosthetic Adjustments & Repairs (20%) Alters, repairs, and relines complete and partial dentures to restore or improve fit and function.
- Quality Control & Function Testing (15%) Tests appliances using articulators and micrometers; evaluates jaw alignment and bite accuracy.
- Material Handling & Appliance Finishing (15%) Melts, mixes, and pours plaster, wax, and acrylics; finishes appliances using carving tools, lathes, and furnaces.
- Documentation & Inventory (10%) Maintains accurate records of dental appliances and tracks inventory of lab materials and supplies.
- Compliance & Lab Maintenance (10%) Cleans/disinfects lab areas and equipment per OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards; maintains lab equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
