Dental Technician

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist dental students in appropriate phases of their clinical and pre-clinical education. Contributes to dental student education alongside faculty, participating in pre-clinical and clinical courses.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited American Dental Association (ADA) Dental Technology program and one (1) year of related experience or High School diploma/GED and three (3) years of related experience.
Serve as a novice technology expert in order to assist faculty and students

Responsibilities

Fabricate crown and bridge work
Fabricate occlusal splints
Fabricate dentures from impression to insert
Complete prosthetic repairs, relines, and re-bases
Assist students with set up of teeth, wax rims, final molds and fabrications in the lab. Provides these services as a lab technician.
Show students how to engage implant abutments and fabricate surgical guide.
Assist with dentures set ups and polishing.
Collaborate with other technician educators to troubleshoot problems.
Inspect equipment and request repairs or upgrades when necessary.
Assist in the planning and implementation of laboratory exercises to be performed by dental students, residents and faculty.
Work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.