Dental Lab Technician (Anaplastologist)

Compass Government Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Accrued Paid Time Off & Paid Federal E

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Compass Government Solutions seeks a Dental Laboratory Technician (Anaplastologist) to support the Naval Medical Center San Diego in a hospital dentistry/maxillofacial setting. Responsibilities include designing and fabricating complex maxillofacial prosthetics and prosthodontic restorations using CAD/CAM tools.

Candidate must meet CODA/ADA education pathways or equivalent and have 2+ years in dental lab work, with US citizenship required for security access.

Qualifications

• Two-year program in dental laboratory techniques approved by CODA or equivalent.
• CODA-accredited dental laboratory program completion or METC certificate.
• Two+ years of related dental laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate ocular restorations, facial prostheses, crowns, and fixed partial dentures.
• Design and resolve complex dental laboratory fabrication issues.
• Fabricate maxillofacial prosthetics including obturators, implants, ocular prostheses, and silicone prostheses.
• Interpret dental prosthetic prescriptions (DD Form 2322) and maintain quality standards.
• Operate CAD/CAM software to upload digital impressions, scan casts, design restorations, and mill ceramic prostheses.

Job description

Compass Government Solutions is a Woman Owned Small Business serving those who have served our nation and is committed to excellence in our daily practices. At Compass Government Solutions (CGS), our employees are our most valuable piece of the puzzle.

Job Description

Compass Government Solutions is currently recruiting qualifiedDental Laboratory Technicians (Anaplastologist) to provide dental laboratory support services atNaval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California. This position supports Hospital Dentistry and maxillofacial prosthetic services in a military medical center environment.

Work Schedule

Services shall be providedMonday through Friday, between the hours of 0700–1500. Shifts will be scheduled for8-hour periods, not including an uncompensated30-minute lunch break.

• Duty Hours:None
• On-Call Hours:None
• Overage Hours:None

Job Duties:

• Work closely with professional staff in the fabrication and fitting of ocular restorations, facial prostheses, crowns, and fixed partial dentures
• Independently design, construct, and resolve complex dental laboratory design and fabrication issues
• Fabricate maxillofacial prosthetics including surgical, interim, and definitive obturators, palatal lift prostheses, radiation stents, extraoral prosthetics, magnet implant systems, ocular prostheses, and silicone prostheses
• Read, interpret, and apply requirements prescribed in dental prosthetic prescriptions (DD Form 2322)
• Fabricate dental laboratory work to quality standards evaluated under microscopic magnification
• Maintain laboratory work areas and equipment
• Maintain correction rates within required quality thresholds
• Perform laboratory functions including pouring impressions, trimming and articulating casts, duplicating casts, fabricating trays, orthodontic retainers, mouth guards, surgical guides, and prosthodontic templates
• Fabricate removable prosthodontic appliances including custom trays, occlusion rims, dentures, relines, repairs, orthodontic retainers, TAP appliances, occlusal guards, and implant-supported restorations
• Apply porcelain and colorants to fabricate crowns, fixed partial dentures, implant restorations, and ceramic prostheses
• Modify metal and ceramic frameworks to optimize prosthetic fit, function, and esthetics
• Perform prosthesis finishing procedures including waxing, investing, casting, soldering, contouring, and polishing frameworks
• Utilize CAD/CAM software and hardware to upload digital impressions, scan casts, design restorations, and mill ceramic restorations

Qualifications

Degree/Training

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Associate Degree or Certificate from a dental laboratory technology program, or
• Certificate from Army, Air Force, or Navy Dental Laboratory Training (METC), or
• Evidence of two or more years as a laboratory technician accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a licensed dentist or previous dental laboratory employer

Education

• Successful completion of a two-year program of study and training in dental laboratory techniques approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA), or
• High School diploma if certified through an Army, Air Force, or Navy Dental Laboratory Training (METC) program

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years within the last three (3) years of dental laboratory experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • General Laboratory
  • Removable Prosthodontics
  • Porcelain Application (Ceramist)
  • Prosthesis Finishing (Metal and Ceramic)
  • CAD/CAM Design and Milling
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an anaplastologist
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM design, workflows, and manufacturing required

U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to access requirements for U.S. Government computer systems and networks.

Additional Information

At Compass Government Solutions, we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth:

• Competitive Salary– Recognizing your skills and experience.
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays– Balance work and life with time to recharge.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans– Flexible coverage to meet your needs.
• Capital Services' CSI Benefits Packages– Our signature benefit offering enhanced coverage, mental health support, and specialized resources tailored to our employees’ unique needs.
• 401(k) Plan– Planning for your future has never been easier.
• Life & Disability Insurance– Protection and peace of mind for you and your family.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Compass Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.