Assistant Dental Technician

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Dental Technician to support laboratory procedures. This role involves assisting in casting impressions, maintaining cleanliness in the work area, and ensuring proper record-keeping. The ideal candidate will have completed Secondary 2 education and possess basic English skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance patient care and support dental professionals in delivering high-quality services. This position offers a chance to grow within a vital sector of healthcare, making a real difference in people's lives through your work.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in laboratory procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Familiarity with safety features of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dental Technicians in casting impressions and fabricating models.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of materials in the plaster room.

Skills

Basic English reading and writing

Laboratory procedures assistance

Impression casting

Model trimming and finishing

Education

Completed Secondary 2 education

Tools

Lab scanner

Vibrator

Vacuum mixer

Model trimmers

Job description

National Dental Centre of Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Assistant Dental Technician

Job Category: Ancillary

Posting Date: 25 Mar 2025

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting Dental Technicians in the initial stages of laboratory procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific

1. Casts impressions using various types of gypsum stones or plaster of paris, according to the dentist's prescription, using the vibrator and vacuum mixer as appropriate. (CORE)
2. The impressions can be of alginate, zinc-oxide eugenol and rubber base materials.
3. Removes the stone casts from the impression.
4. Bases, trims and finishes the models if required.
5. Scans models using lab scanner to obtain virtual model.
6. Records patient details on models and special trays.
7. Records patient information and assists Dental Technician in administrative duties for external case dispatch.
8. Fabricates special trays for impression taking. These can be in shellac or acrylic.
9. Fabricates bite rims for the construction of bite blocks.

General

1. Responsible for the cleanliness of the work area and plaster room.
2. In-charge of the maintenance of the plaster room especially the stock of materials used.
3. Maintains proper record of models and special trays completed.
4. Adhere to rules on safety, security and fire prevention.
5. Performs any other ad-hoc duties and tasks as and when assigned by Senior Dental Technician.

Education, Training and Experience

Completed Secondary 2 education with ability to read and write basic English. Some related experience preferred. Must be familiar with safety features of model trimmers, vacuum mixers and other related equipment.