Dental Technician

Placed Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Placed.au in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a skilled Dental Technician for a full-time, on-site role in South Brisbane. You will design, fabricate, repair, and adjust dental devices using CAD/CAM technology, impressions, and lab instructions, with a focus on precision and infection control.

The position requires at least three years of dental technology experience or a Diploma in Dental Technology, and offers a competitive salary of 75,000 to 95,000 AUD per year.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Technology or equivalent; three years of experience may substitute.
• At least three years of dental technology experience.
• Strong knowledge of implant components.
• Experience with crowns, veneers, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Excellent manual dexterity and precision.
• Proficient use of small machinery and CAD/CAM equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, repair, and adjust dental devices.
• Work with dental models, impressions, and CAD/CAM processes.
• Maintain high precision and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with dentists and supervisors on product designs.
• Plan and prioritise laboratory tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in Dental Technology

3+ years dental technology experience

Tools

CAD/CAM technology

Small machinery and hand tools

Job description

Placed.au is looking for a full-time Dental Technician for our client in South Brisbane, Queensland. This role is responsible for designing, fabricating, repairing, and adjusting dental devices to restore the appearance and functionality of patients' teeth. The successful candidate will work with dental models, impressions, laboratory instructions, and CAD/CAM technology to produce high-quality dental appliances.

Job Description

Dental Device Fabrication

• Fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices, including crowns, bridges, inlays, dentures, and onlays.
• Melt metals, mix plaster, and build porcelain components for dental appliances.
• Match the colours of natural teeth using photographs.
• Prepare metal surfaces for bonding with porcelain to create artificial teeth using small hand tools.
• Polish frameworks using polishing machines and small hand tools.
• Build and shape wax teeth using small hand instruments, stone models, and dentists' instructions.
• Apply porcelain to metal frameworks, fire them in a furnace, and shape them using small hand tools.
• Prepare metal frameworks with opaque materials before applying porcelain.

Dental Models and Laboratory Procedures

• Create models of patients' mouths by pouring plaster into impressions and allowing it to set.
• Read laboratory instructions from dentists and examine models and impressions to determine the design of dental products.
• Place tooth models on an articulator that mimics jaw movement and evaluate the functionality of dental models.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify errors, defects, or other problems.
• Monitor and review information from materials to detect and assess potential issues.

CAD/CAM Technology

• Use CAD technology to scan and reproduce dental models.
• Customise dental products designed for milling through CAD/CAM technology.
• Keep up to date with technical developments and apply new knowledge to laboratory work.

Work Planning and Collaboration

• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and complete assigned work.
• Obtain and assess information from relevant resources to support dental laboratory procedures.
• Analyse information and evaluate results to identify appropriate solutions and resolve problems.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Build and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Contribute to the development and design of new products, ideas, and techniques.

Qualifications/Attributes

• Must hold a relevant Diploma in Dental Technology or an equivalent qualification, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Must have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience in the dental technology industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in dental implant components.
• Skills and experience in crowns, veneers, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
• Excellent knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Strong multitasking abilities and a high level of concentration.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using small machinery, hand tools, and CAD/CAM technology.
• Commitment to precision, quality, and maintaining high standards in dental device fabrication.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $95,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.