Advanced Denture Technician

Hallmark Dental Laboratory Ltd; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental laboratory in Atlantic Canada is seeking an Advanced Denture Technician. Responsibilities include setting teeth for complete and partial dentures, working closely with dentists, and keeping up with new dental technologies. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Dental Technology, RDT or denturist qualifications, and five years of denture experience. The role offers a supportive work environment with health benefits and a pension program.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Optional pension program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and wellness spending account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of dental implants and implant supported cases.
• Minimum of five years denture experience.
• Proficiency in keeping detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Set teeth for complete and partial dentures.
• Work chairside with dentists to convert denture cases to implants.
• Keep up to date with new dental technologies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge of dental procedures

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Education

Degree in Dental Technology

RDT or denturist qualification

Job description

Hallmark is a Halifax based dental lab serving dental clinics and their patients in Atlantic Canada. We are looking to hire a creative Advanced Denture Technician to join our growing team. Your duties will include setting teeth and processing complete dentures, partial dentures and implant supported dentures. Our ideal candidate is someone with previous experience in high-end esthetic cases and implant supported cases. The Advanced Denture Technician works closely with our dentists and clinics in a co-treatment relationship.

To ensure success in this position, you should have extensive knowledge of all dental technologies and use your expertise while creating a safe and pleasing environment and high-quality products and services.

Advanced Denture Technician Duties & Responsibilities

• Set teeth for complete and partial dentures
• Gingiva esthetic wax up (festooning)
• Gingival cutback and pour on milled PMMA arches
• Trim and polish dentures
• Trim and polish denture products (custom trays, guides etc.)
• Assemble digital dentures
• Custom shades for denture products
• Sandblast and Bond repairs
• Denture processing (Pack, Ivobase, Pour, etc.)
• Communicate with support for denture hardware
• Work chairside with dentists to convert denture cases to implants and implant supported cases
• Keeping up to date with new dental technologies and advancements in the field

Advanced Denture Technician Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of dental implants and implant supported cases
• Degree in Dental Technology or a similar area of study
• Minimum of five years denture experience
• RDT or denturist qualification is preferred
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency in keeping detailed records and meeting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures and equipment
• Excellent communication skills are essential for working closely with dentists and clinics

Hallmark is a family owned business with over 40 years in the community. The lab is the largest dental lab in Atlantic Canada and one of the most technologically advanced dental labs in the country. Our growth has been the result of strong team, strong management and strong communication. Our hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Optional pension program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and wellness spending account (HSA)