denture technician

Rotsaert Dental Laboratory; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental laboratory is seeking a skilled dental technician to join their team. Responsibilities include constructing and fitting dentures and managing their maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant certification and have 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.
• Certification in dental laboratory technology/technician is essential.
• Accurate and efficient interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Take measurements to determine size and shape of dentures.
• Construct, fit, adjust and repair dentures.
• Perform denture whitening and cleaning.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Interpersonal awareness

Excellent oral communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Dental laboratory technology/technician

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Dental laboratory technology/technician
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Take measurement to determine size and shape of dentures
• Make impression and mould of teeth, gums and jaws
• Construct dentures
• Fit, adjust and repair dentures
• Perform denture whitening and cleaning
• Prepare partial dentures
• Re-line and re-base dentures
• Fabricate mouth protectors, anti-snoring prostheses and removable prostheses on implants
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Travel insurance