Clear Occlusal Splint Tech

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A dental laboratory in Irvine, California, is seeking a skilled individual to fabricate and repair dental prosthetics including dentures and crowns. The role requires basic dental training and emphasizes strong communication and quality control. Ideal candidates will have prior dental experience and dexterity in using various tools. Compensation is $18.00 per hour with potential for additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic dental training required.
• Prior dental experience is a plus.
• Experience requiring hand and finger dexterity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and appliances.
• Document actions through forms, logs, and reports.
• Work closely with quality control specialists.

Skills

Hand and finger dexterity

Communication skills

Quality control knowledge

Education

Basic dental training

Job description

Essential Functions

• Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
• Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions.
• Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
• Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non‑precious, gold) or non‑metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co‑polyester, thermoplastic).
• Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non‑metal).
• Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
• Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
• Builds‑up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.
• Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.
• Builds‑up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain.
• Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
• Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.
• Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modelling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro‑spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques.
• Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high‑heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).
• Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.
• Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards.
• Follows quality standard protocol.
• Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
• Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).
• Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Education and Experience

• Basic dental training.
• Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
• Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Pay: $18.00/hr.