Dental Lab Full Technician

Affordable Care, LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Care, LLC is seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Full Technician to fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish in a fast-paced lab. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and meticulous attention to detail throughout the denture fabrication process.

The Full Dental Technician may also provide Associate Lab Manager coverage when needed and is expected to support cross-training and efficient laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous professional experience fabricating full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience with denture fabrication, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines preferred.
• Same-day denture experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish according to procedures and quality standards.
• Set denture teeth accurately to achieve proper fit, function, and esthetics.
• Perform denture waxing, processing, finishing, and polishing.
• Bend and adapt orthodontic/dental lab wire for prosthetic cases.
• Inspect completed prosthetics for quality, fit, function, and esthetics.
• Occasionally cover Associate Lab Manager duties in the manager's absence.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental lab equipment

Job description

Dental Laboratory Full Technician

Full & Partial Denture Technician | Dental Laboratory Technician

Job Purpose

The Dental Laboratory Full Technician is responsible for the complete fabrication and finishing of full and partial dentures and removable dental prosthetics. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and attention to detail throughout the denture fabrication process, from setting teeth and waxing through processing, finishing, and final case completion.

The Full Dental Technician may also provide associate laboratory manager coverage when needed and is expected to support cross-training and efficient laboratory operations.

Essential Functions

• Fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish according to established laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Set denture teeth accurately to achieve proper fit, function, occlusion, and esthetics.
• Perform denture waxing and other preparation procedures.
• Bend and adapt orthodontic and dental laboratory wire as required for prosthetic cases.
• Complete denture processing, finishing, and polishing.
• Perform denture relines and repairs.
• Fabricate occlusal rims and custom trays.
• Inspect completed dental prosthetics for quality, accuracy, fit, function, and esthetics.
• Periodically serve as Associate Lab Manager in the manager's absence.
• Understand and follow OSHA requirements, dental laboratory safety procedures, and workplace protocols.
• Willingly cross-train in all areas of the dental laboratory to support team productivity and case completion.
• Collaborate effectively with other dental laboratory technicians to complete cases accurately and on schedule.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous professional experience fabricating full and partial dentures from start to finish required.
• Hands-on experience with denture fabrication, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines strongly preferred.
• Same-day denture experience is a plus but not required.
• Successful completion of a dental laboratory bench assessment is required.
• Ability to demonstrate strong technical proficiency and attention to detail in a hands-on laboratory environment.
• Willingness to cross-train and develop skills across multiple areas of dental laboratory production.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team-oriented dental laboratory environment.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality dental prosthetics.
• Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and meet production deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dental laboratory environment.
• Strong commitment to patient-focused quality and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate professionally with laboratory and clinical team members.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday
• Schedule follows the regular business hours of the dental laboratory and practice.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Full Denture Technician or Dental Laboratory Technician with proven expertise in fabricating complete and partial dentures from start to finish. Candidates should be comfortable performing multiple stages of removable prosthetic fabrication, including tooth setting, waxing, wire bending, processing, finishing, repairs, relines, occlusal rims, and custom trays.