Dental Laboratory Assistant

Shanto Dental Ceramics Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Nature Dental Innovations is seeking a Dental Laboratory Assistant to fabricate, repair, and finish dental appliances. The role involves processing models for crowns and dentures, investing components, and ensuring infection control while supporting a cooperative lab team.

Ideal candidates work independently in a fast-paced environment, with 3–5 years of dental lab experience and strong knowledge of orthodontic appliances. Location is Canada with daily lab duties and hands-on fabrication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a dental laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of orthodontic appliances and their functionality.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with speed and accuracy.
• Good hand-eye coordination and excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and modify dental appliances including dentures and trays.
• Pour, articulate, and process models for crowns, bridges, and dentures.
• Invest and divest dental prosthetic components.
• Trim, polish, and finish acrylic and other materials.
• Cross-train across lab tasks to support workflow.
• Ensure infection control of cases and work areas.
• Collaborate with team to complete cases efficiently.
• Mould wax over denture setup to form gums contours.
• Finish metal denture frameworks and buff for natural finish.

Skills

Experience in dental lab

Hand-eye coordination

Independence

Time management

Multitasking

Job description

Dental Laboratory Assistant

Reports to: Lab Manager

About Second Nature:

We are “Specialists” … For over 25 years, Second Nature Dental Innovations has been providing exceptional laboratory service for our clientele. The reason that we have been able to achieve this is our vision.” We specialize in all fixed restorations”. By specializing we have been able to hone our areas of expertise faster and further than those who have not.

Second Nature Dental Innovations serves Dentists throughout Canada including Toronto, Sudbury, Windsor, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver.

Core Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, repair, and modify dental appliances, including dentures, occlusal rims, and custom trays.
• Pour, articulate, and process dental models for crowns, bridges, and dentures.
• Invest and divest dental prosthetic components.
• Trim, polish, and finish acrylic and other dental materials.
• Cross-train in all areas of the dental laboratory to support various tasks.
• Ensure compliance with infection control procedures by disinfecting cases and work areas.
• Collaborate with team members to complete dental cases efficiently.
• Mould wax over denture set-up to form full contours of artificial gums.
• Finish metal framework of dentures and polish and buff dentures to obtain natural finish.
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain department supplies, materials, and equipment; report malfunctions.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment such as plaster traps.
• Keep the workspace clean, organized, and safe.
• Record and track completed work, including scanning barcodes.
• Communicate clearly with team members to coordinate workflow.

Requirement:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of orthodontic appliances and their functionality
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions
• Must be independent and self-sufficient
• Able to keep up with a fast-paced operation
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Comfortable working unsupervised