Advanced Orthodontic Technician

Level Five Painting, LLC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental lab in Atlantic Canada is looking for an experienced orthodontic technician. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in orthodontics and will be responsible for manufacturing and repairing orthodontic appliances. This role requires a strong communicator who is detail-oriented and able to work closely with a dental team. Health and wellness benefits provided.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Optional pension program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Health and wellness spending account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience working in orthodontics.
• Experience in complex cases is essential.
• Intense visual concentration when working on dental cases.

Responsibilities

• Fit orthodontic bands to models.
• Bend and solder wire for orthodontic appliances.
• Make and trim vacuum form stents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination

Strong communication

Team player

Client focused

Job description

Hallmark is a Halifax based dental lab serving dental clinics and their patients in Atlantic Canada. We are looking to hire a responsible and experienced orthodontic technician to join our growing team. The advanced orthodontic technician is responsible for manufacturing and repairing all types of orthodontic appliances. The advanced orthodontic technician will work closely with our dentists and clinics in a co-treatment relationship. Our ideal candidate is someone with with 3-5 years previous experience in orthodontic work.

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.

Orthodontic Technician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fit orthodontic bands to models
• Bend wire
• Solder wire
• Weld wire
• Make vacuum form stents on Erkoform and Biostar
• Trim vacuum form stents
• Set denture teeth for retainers
• Acrylic powder/liquid work
• Working knowledge of all ortho appliances

Orthodontic Technician Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience working in orthodontics
• Experience in complex cases is essential
• Intense visual concentration when working on dental cases
• Strong communicator when working on dental cases
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player
• Client focused
• Good dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination
• Great organizational skills

Benefits:
Health and dental insurance
Optional pension program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Health and wellness spending account (HSA)

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.