Dental Lab Technician Apprentice

glidewelldental; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental in Memphis invites entry-level candidates for a dental laboratory technician role. You will learn morphology, anatomy, and how to fabricate and repair dentures, crowns, bridges, and other restorations while reading prescriptions.

Under supervision you’ll gain hands-on skills with dental materials and tools, document progress, and master quality protocols, aiming to work independently over time.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Prior dental experience or background is a plus.
• Previous experience in positions that require hand and finger dexterity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
• Fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and appliances (dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, implants).
• Read and interpret dental prescriptions.
• Familiarize with dental materials and their uses.
• Manufacture fixed or removable appliances to restore natural teeth.
• Develop technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating prosthesis.
• Learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth with dentures.
• Familiarize with names and functions of hand tools and equipment.
• Practice using hand tools and equipment.
• Document learning progress with quizzes and worksheets.
• Work under supervision of trainers and seek clarification.
• Learn quality standard protocol and compliance steps.
• Recognize problem cases needing additional prep work.
• Learn to work independently and seek help when needed.

Education

No previous experience required

Prior dental experience or background

Hand/finger dexterity

Job description

Glidewell Dental in Memphis invites entry-level candidates for a dental laboratory technician role. You will learn morphology, anatomy, and how to fabricate and repair dentures, crowns, bridges, and other restorations while reading prescriptions.

Under supervision you’ll gain hands-on skills with dental materials and tools, document progress, and master quality protocols, aiming to work independently over time.