dental laboratory technician

Natural Smiles Denture Clinic; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental clinic in Kamloops is seeking a skilled dental technician responsible for designing and fabricating dental devices. The role includes supervising technical staff and students. Candidates should have a college diploma or certificate in dental technology and expertise in plastering and polishing. This permanent position offers approximately 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college program in dental technology or a related field.
• Experience in dental device design and fabrication.
• Ability to supervise technical staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Design dental devices and prepare plaster models.
• Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges, or implants.
• Supervise the work of technical staff and students.

Skills

Plastering

Packing

Polishing

Assembly

Education

College certificate or diploma from a 1-2 year program

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Tasks

• Design dental devices
• Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges or implants
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Supervise technical staff
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Supervise students in training
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
• Polish and buff dentures

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Packing
• Polishing
• Assembly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week