Dental Lab Technician/Dental Assistant

Lightwave Dental; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice as a Dental Lab Technician/Dental Assistant, where you'll create custom dental prosthetics and support patient care. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative environment focused on high-quality dental care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance

Retirement Plan

Ongoing Education

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Lab Technician preferred but not required for entry-level.
• Strong knowledge of dental materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and create crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental prosthetics.
• Support the dentist during procedures and manage instruments.
• Deliver lab cases to each office on a weekly basis.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology

Job description

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At the heart of River Run Dental in Henrico is a desire to completely transform the traditional dental experience. We stay on the cutting edge of dentistry, utilizing the most up-to-date technology and materials such as our iTero digital scanner. We focus on putting the needs of our patients above all else and by doing so, we can practice high-quality dentistry in a serene and blissful environment.

We are seeking a skilled and caring Lab Technician / Dental Assistant to join our dental team.

At River Run Dental, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality dental care and creating beautiful, healthy smiles for our patients. We’re expanding our team and looking for a skilled Dental assistant and Lab Technician to join our talented group of professionals. As a Dental Lab Technician, you’ll be an integral part of our practice, responsible for creating custom dental prosthetics that ensure our patients' comfort, functionality, and aesthetic needs are met.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Dental Lab Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and fabricating dental appliances such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants based on the specifications provided by the dentist. You will work closely with the dental team to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely completion of all dental prosthetics. This team member will produce same-day products for in-office treatment and support our multiple locations with fabrication of prosthetics. You will be responsible for tracking, organizing and delivering the lab cases to each office weekly (6 locations). A clean driving record and reliable transportation are a must.

Primary Role

1. Fabrication of Dental Prosthetics: Design and create crowns, bridges, dentures, retainers, nightguards, and other dental prostheses based on dentist prescriptions and patient requirements.
2. Design: Design appliances using OrthoCAD and Itero scanning software/impressions to doctor’s specifications and preferences.
3. Molding & Casting: Take accurate molds and impressions of dental structures, and create working casts.
4. Customization: Customize dental appliances, ensuring they fit, function properly, and align with patients’ aesthetic expectations.
5. Repair & Adjustment: Repair broken dental prosthetics, adjust existing appliances for fit, and reline dentures as necessary.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with dentists, hygienists, and assistants to ensure proper fitting and functionality of dental devices.
7. Quality Control: Ensure all work meets safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Make necessary adjustments to ensure the final product is perfect for the patient.
8. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of dental prosthetics created, repairs made, and any adjustments to materials.
9. Delivery of Dental Prosthetics: Deliver lab cases to each office (6 total offices) on a weekly basis.

Secondary Role

1. Chairside Assistance: Support the dentist during procedures, managing instruments, suctioning, and ensuring patient comfort.
2. Patient Care: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean, organized environment.
3. X-Ray Imaging: Capture dental X-rays, adhering to safety protocols.
4. Patient Education: Guide patients on oral hygiene, post-op care, and treatment options.
5. Records Management: Accurately update patient records and dental charts in EHR systems.
6. Infection Control: Strictly follow sterilization and disinfection protocols.
7. Appointment Scheduling: Help manage and confirm patient appointments.
8. Collaboration: Work closely with the dental team to ensure smooth patient flow and support.

Requirements include a certification or degree in Dental Laboratory Technology (or equivalent experience), proven experience as a Dental Lab Technician (preferred but not required for entry-level), strong knowledge of dental materials, excellent manual dexterity, and X-ray certification. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance, retirement plan, ongoing education, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.