Lab Technician - Daniel Dental Lab

SGA Dental Partners • Macon, GA

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About The Position

Daniel Dental Lab is seeking a Lab Technician to fabricate and finish dental prostheses and devices in support of patient-centered care. The role involves fixed and removable prostheses made in conjunction with natural teeth, dental implants, and maxillofacial prostheses, using castable dental alloys, pressable ceramics, heat-cured dental acrylic, and CAD/CAM dental materials. The technician also uses digital dentistry workflows, 3D printing, and milling equipment.

The position includes reviewing physical impressions or computerized models and dentists’ instructions; constructing crowns, bridges, dentures, implant prostheses, and maxillofacial devices; finishing and polishing products before placement; and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment. The technician documents work, follows applicable regulations and safety standards, and keeps current with developments in dental laboratory technology and techniques.

Daniel Dental Lab describes its workplace as supportive and team-oriented, with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, clinical excellence, and career growth. New hires must pass a full-panel drug screening. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited dental laboratory technology program.
• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification.
• Experience constructing, replacing, repairing, and restoring dental devices.
• Proficiency in dental laboratory computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, such as 3 Shape and Delfin Dental.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and precision.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience as a dental laboratory technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform prosthodontic and associated procedures.
• Fabricate fixed and removable prostheses in conjunction with natural teeth, dental implants, and maxillofacial prostheses.
• Use castable dental alloys, pressable ceramics, heat-cured dental acrylic, and CAD/CAM dental materials to fabricate prostheses.
• Restore or replace natural teeth by fabricating crowns, fixed and removable bridges, dentures, and dental implants.
• Construct dental prostheses for implantology and maxillofacial reconstructions.
• Receive physical dental impression molds or computerized models from dental practices and review dentists’ instructions.
• Encase wax replicas of dental impressions with suitable mold materials.
• Construct prostheses and devices by replacing wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials.
• Use digital dentistry workflows, 3D printing, and milling procedures, and care for digital laboratory equipment.
• Finish and polish dental prostheses and devices before placement by dentists.
• Manage supply inventories, perform routine equipment maintenance, and facilitate repairs.
• Document processes and comply with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Keep informed about advancements in dental laboratory technologies and techniques.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance and life insurance.
• Care.com membership and Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Paid scrub allowance.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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