Dental Lab Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented
• A minimum of five years of experience required

Nice To Haves

• CDT preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
• Check models for defects that need correcting before fabrication begins.
• Check articulation of models for proper occlusal relationship.
• Post dam upper models.
• Set pin on articulator to establish vertical relationship.
• Double check teeth to be used for correct mold and shade.
• Place wax on baseplate and set teeth on the arch in proper alignment to achieve proper function and good aesthetics.
• Soak model in water before set-up if setting for wax try-in.
• Check occlusion to be sure correct bite relationship has been achieved.
• Check set-ups for correct alignment and function before beginning waxing.
• Wax in anatomical features to achieve proper function and the best possible aesthetic appearance.
• Carefully clean on and around teeth to remove any excess wax to prevent excess acrylic on surfaces at packing.
• Seal the wax-up to the model if the case is ready for finish to prevent poor fit and poor appearance when acrylic stage is completed.
• Clean wax from models, articulators, and implant bars before shipping to make the most attractive case presentation possible for the doctor and patient.
• Break processed removable restorations out of flasks and match back to the correct case pan.
• Remove excess acrylic flash using burs and or cutting wheels.
• Remove excess acrylic from metal areas of partial dentures and from teeth.
• Perform/Document routine scheduled Preventative Maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in Company sponsored training and meetings as required.
• Support and incorporate Apex Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Clean work area daily.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.