Orthodontic Dental Technician | Digital Design Lab

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced dental technician for the Orthodontic Technology department. The role requires relevant pre/post qualification orthodontic experience, GDC registration, and a keen interest in digital production methods with 3Shape and Leone software.

You will join a busy on-site dental production lab within a teaching hospital, collaborating with clinical staff and student dental technicians to deliver a range of orthodontic appliances and repairs.

Qualifications

• Entry level qualification acceptable to the GDC for registration as a Dental Technician.
• Current registration with the GDC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce a range of removable appliances, immediate retainers, vacuum-formed appliances, bite raisers, splints, study models and repairs.
• Work with conventional production techniques and digital production methods.
• Use in-house design for digital production with 3Shape and Leone software.
• Provide advice and support to clinical staff and students when needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Orthodontic knowledge

Communication skills

GDC registration

Education

GDC-acceptable qualification for Dental Technician

Tools

3Shape

Leone digital design software

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced dental technician for the Orthodontic Technology department. The role requires relevant pre/post qualification orthodontic experience, GDC registration, and a keen interest in digital production methods with 3Shape and Leone software.

You will join a busy on-site dental production lab within a teaching hospital, collaborating with clinical staff and student dental technicians to deliver a range of orthodontic appliances and repairs.