Crown and Bridge Ceramist Dental Technician

Hallmark Dental Laboratory; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental laboratory in Halifax is seeking a Crown and Bridge Ceramist Dental Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating high-quality dental prosthetics and should be knowledgeable in all dental technologies. Responsibilities include polishing prostheses, fabricating frameworks, and making necessary adjustments. Benefits include health and dental insurance, pension options, and a wellness spending account.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Optional pension program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and wellness spending account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Experience in creating high-quality dental prosthetics.
• Proficient in keeping detailed records and meeting deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Polishing dental prostheses and dental devices.
• Fabricating metal framework for dental prosthetics.
• Making adjustments and color corrections for prosthetic teeth.

Skills

Dental ceramics experience

Good time management skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Excellent attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Degree in Dental Technology

Registered Dental Technician certification

Job description

Crown and Bridge Ceramist Dental Technician Job Description

We are looking to hire a competent and creative Crown and Bridge Ceramist Dental Technician to join our growing team. Your duties will include constructing dental prosthetics, fabricating metal, zirconia and emax prosthetics. Our ideal candidate is someone with previous experience in creating high-quality dental prosthetics and devices.

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.

Crown and Bridge Ceramist Dental Technician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Polishing dental prostheses and dental devices
• Zirconia stain and glaze
• Fabricating metal framework
• Waxing and casting gold crowns, PFM and metal bridges
• Layering on metal frame and zirconia frame
• Gingival ceramics
• Constructing prostheses and devices for clients by replacing wax with adequate dental materials
• Making adjustments and color corrections for prosthetic teeth
• Replacing natural teeth by fabricating prosthetic teeth
• Restoring teeth by fabricating crowns and dental implants
• Keeping up to date with new dental technologies and advancements in the field

Crown and Bridge Ceramist Dental Technician Requirements

• Degree in Dental Technology preferred
• Registered Dental Technician certification is preferred
• Dental ceramics experience is essential
• Good time management skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in keeping detailed records and meeting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures and equipment
• Written and verbal communication skills

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

Hallmark has been in business for over 40 years. 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 a strong team, strong management, and strong communication. Our hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.