Dental Laboratory Technician (Removable Prosthetics)

Stafflink; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental lab is seeking a Senior Dental Laboratory Technician specializing in removable prosthetics. The role involves fabricating full and partial dentures, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with dentists. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and a diploma in Dental Technology. Benefits include health coverage and 3 weeks' vacation.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Support for further education or certificates

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in removable prosthetics (minimum).
• Deep understanding of dental anatomy and occlusion.
• Familiarity with analog lab tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Independently fabricate full and partial dentures.
• Perform relines, repairs, and adjustments to prosthetics.
• Collaborate with dentists to clarify specs or resolve challenges.

Skills

Hands-on experience in removable prosthetics

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Diploma in Dental Technology

Tools

Analog lab tools

Job description

Overview

This is a hands-on, senior-level role for a highly skilled Dental Laboratory Technician specializing in removable prosthetics, such as full and partial dentures. You will be responsible for end-to-end fabrication including setting teeth, processing, finishing, and performing repairs, relines, and adjustments. As a key member of a custom, high-output dental lab, you will contribute to a craftsmanship-driven environment and collaborate closely with both colleagues and dentists. If you’re someone who’s passionate about the art and science of removable prosthetics, and thrives in a production-sensitive, detail-driven lab, we want to hear from you.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently fabricate full and partial dentures, from start to finish
• Perform relines, repairs, adjustments, and refinements to prosthetics
• Ensure each case meets strict quality standards for fit, function, and aesthetics
• Read and interpret dental prescriptions and work orders accurately
• Collaborate with dentists or team leads as needed to clarify specs or resolve challenges
• Participate in internal quality control, case tracking, and workflow improvements
• Contribute to a lab culture that values precision, consistency, and artistry

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in removable prosthetics (minimum)
• Deep understanding of dental anatomy and occlusion
• Exceptional manual dexterity, attention to detail, and visual aesthetic sense
• Familiarity with analog lab tools and techniques; exposure to digital tools is an asset
• Ability to work independently in a custom job-shop manufacturing environment
• Comfortable reading lab prescriptions and production orders

Education

• Diploma in Dental Technology

Nice-to-Haves

• CDT certification is an asset, but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision.
• 3 weeks' vacation.
• Company will support further education or certificates.