Dental Technician Trainee (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm)

Glidewell Dental • Memphis, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a trainee position where the individual will learn the fundamentals of dental prosthetics fabrication and repair. The role involves understanding tooth morphology, learning to create various dental appliances like dentures, crowns, and bridges, and becoming familiar with a wide range of materials and tools used in dental technology. The trainee will work under supervision, document their learning, and adhere to quality standards.

Requirements

• No previous experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior dental experience or background.
• Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
• Fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations.
• Read and interpret dental prescriptions.
• Become familiar with a wide range of materials (precious, non-precious, gold, porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use.
• Restore natural teeth and correct dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
• Develop technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis.
• Learn the basics of constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
• Familiarize self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
• Practice using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
• Document learning by completing quizzes and worksheets.
• Work under supervision of trainers, and ask for assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues.
• Learn quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol.
• Learn to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work.
• Learn to work independently and seek help if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed