Dental Lab Technician

Complete Family Dental; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Family Dental in Quakers Hill, NSW is seeking a skilled Dental Technician to fabricate, modify and repair dental prostheses and oral appliances. You will work closely with dentists to produce accurate, functional and aesthetically pleasing appliances while upholding laboratory quality and safety standards.

The role requires a relevant qualification in dental technology and at least one year of hands-on experience in denture fabrication and oral appliance work.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in dental technology or an equivalent qualification.
• At least one year of practical experience in dental prosthesis fabrication, modification and repair.
• Sound knowledge of dental materials, denture construction, tooth arrangement and occlusion.
• Competence in using dental laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity and commitment to quality.
• Ability to interpret dentist prescriptions and follow technical instructions.
• Effective communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with dentists and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare models, casts and components for denture fabrication.
• Construct dentures and appliances, including tooth arrangement, finishing and polishing.
• Fabricate removable orthodontic appliances and mouthguards.
• Handle dental materials and maintain hygiene and safety.
• Use articulators to set jaw relationships and occlusion.
• Repair, reline and modify dentures per dentist instructions.
• Inspect work for accuracy and conformity with specs.
• Maintain records and meet deadlines.
• Operate lab instruments and equipment.
• Maintain clean, infection-control compliant workspace.
• Collaborate with dentists and team members.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Dental technology qualification

Job description

About us:

Complete Family Dental is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Dental Technician to join our practice in Quakers Hill. The successful applicant will fabricate, modify and repair dental prostheses and oral appliances in accordance with dentist prescriptions and technical specifications.

You will work closely with our dentists and dental team to produce accurate, functional and aesthetically pleasing appliances while maintaining laboratory quality, hygiene and safety standards.

Location: Quakers Hill,NSW

Salary: 75,000 to 85,000 per annum

Role: Full time

Key responsibilities

• Prepare dental models, casts and laboratory components for the manufacture of dental prostheses and oral appliances.
• Construct complete and partial dentures, including tooth arrangement, acrylic processing, finishing and polishing.
• Fabricate removable orthodontic appliances, mouthguards, whitening trays, splints and other prescribed dental appliances.
• Select and handle appropriate dental materials, including acrylic resins, dental waxes, gypsum and metals.
• Use articulators to establish appropriate jaw relationships and occlusion during appliance fabrication.
• Repair, reline and modify dentures and other dental appliances according to dentist instructions.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, occlusion, tooth positioning, finish and compliance with prescribed specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during fabrication, consulting with the dentist where required.
• Operate and maintain dental laboratory instruments, curing and processing equipment, and finishing and polishing machinery.
• Manage laboratory workloads to meet case completion deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas and follow infection-control, workplace health and safety, and material-handling procedures.

Skills and experience

• A relevant qualification in dental technology or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Demonstrated practical experience of at least one year in dental prosthesis and oral appliance fabrication, modification and repair.
• Sound knowledge of dental materials, denture construction, tooth arrangement and occlusion.
• Competence in using dental laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to interpret dentist prescriptions and follow detailed technical instructions.
• Effective communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with dentists and other team members.