dental technician

Somba Ke Family Dental; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental services provider in Yellowknife is looking for a qualified dental technician to modify devices such as dentures and orthodontic appliances, handle administrative tasks, and maintain supplies. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and must be fluent in English. This position requires a college education in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in dental technical work required.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Modify dental devices including dentures and orthodontic appliances.
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• Maintain and order supplies.

Skills

Plastering

Packing

Waxing-up

Casting

Polishing

Assembly

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Permanent
• English
• 40 hours per week

Tasks

• Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Maintain and order supplies
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Polish and buff dentures

Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Packing
• Waxing-up
• Casting
• Polishing
• Assembly

Area of specialization

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Orthodontic appliances
• Crowns and bridges
• Ceramic or porcelain application
• Gold dies and goldwork
• Chrome castings