dental laboratory assistant

Madison Centre Dental; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental practice in Burnaby is seeking a Dental Technician to prepare plaster models and cast alloys for dental purposes. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience, with responsibilities including making and polishing dentures and orthodontic bands. This is a permanent position with 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plaster models and moulds.
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases.
• Mould wax over dentures set-up.
• Finish metal framework of dentures.
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays.
• Pack plastic material in moulds.
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys.
• Polish and buff dentures.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education :

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks :

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
• Polish and buff dentures

Experience :

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week