Comfort Splint 3D Technician

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental in Irvine, CA is looking for a Dental Technician Apprentice. The role involves learning to fabricate dental appliances like dentures and crowns, understanding tooth morphology, and working under supervision.

A basic dental training is required, along with good dexterity for the hands. The position offers a starting pay of $18.00/hr. Ideal for those starting their career in dentistry and eager to learn practical skills.

Qualifications

• Basic dental training required.
• Prior experience in dental settings preferred.
• Hand and finger dexterity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic tooth morphology and dental anatomy.
• Fabricate and repair dental prosthetics and appliances.
• Read and interpret dental prescriptions.
• Familiarize with materials used in dental restorations.
• Use hand tools and equipment under supervision.

Education

Basic dental training

Prior dental experience or background

Previous experience in positions requiring dexterity

Job description

Essential Functions

• Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
• Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations.
• Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions.
• Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations.
• Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
• Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis.
• May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non‑metal).
• Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high‑heat furnaces, etc.).
• Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high‑heat furnaces, etc.).
• Documents learning by completing quizzes and worksheets.
• Works under supervision of trainers, and asks for assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues.
• Learns quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol.
• Learns to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work.
• Learns to work independently and seek help if needed.

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 Range

$18.00/hr