Dental Jig Technician – Prosthetics & CAD/CAM

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental is seeking an experienced dental technician to fabricate and repair a range of prostheses, including dentures and crowns. You will read prescriptions, follow doctors’ orders, and communicate clearly with team members to ensure accurate restorations.

The role involves using various materials, from precious metals to porcelain, and building up wax patterns for final restorations. Attention to detail and dexterity are essential for high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Basic dental training is required.
• Prior dental experience is a plus.
• Positions require hand and finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and repairs dental prostheses and appliances.
• Reads prescriptions and constructs prostheses per doctors’ orders.
• Communicates with colleagues and managers clearly and promptly.
• Uses a wide range of materials including metal and non-metal products.
• Repairs dentures and implant restorations to restore function.
• Manufactures fixed or removable appliances and builds up wax models.
• Encases wax and replaces with plastics, metals or ceramics.
• Applies porcelain layering to create natural-looking restorations.
• Polishes and finishes appliances for proper fit and appearance.
• Follows quality standards and reports issues to QA.
• Documents actions by completing logs and reports.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

Basic dental training

Prior dental experience

Tools

CAD/CAM techniques

Metal casting

Job description

Glidewell Dental is seeking an experienced dental technician to fabricate and repair a range of prostheses, including dentures and crowns. You will read prescriptions, follow doctors’ orders, and communicate clearly with team members to ensure accurate restorations.

The role involves using various materials, from precious metals to porcelain, and building up wax patterns for final restorations. Attention to detail and dexterity are essential for high-quality outcomes.