Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model)

National Dentex Laboratories (NDX); Athens (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401K with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NDX Rogers Dental Laboratory in Athens, TN, is seeking a Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) for a trainee role with paid, on-the-job training. Schedule is Monday–Thursday 6:30 AM–3:30 PM and Friday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, with potential changes.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays, vacation, sick time, 401K, and tuition reimbursement. The role involves reading prescriptions, modeling denture work, processing, investing and packing dentures, partials, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; paid on-the-job training available.
• Experience preferred: 12 months as a Dental Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications from dentist.
• Model work for fixed and removable cases.
• Process dental appliances.
• Invest dentures, partials, and night guards; pack and finish items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tooth anatomy

Rx articulation

Materials knowledge

Impression margins

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) opportunity at NDX Rogers Dental Laboratory in Athens, TN. This is a trainee position that requires no experience. Hands-on, paid training is provided.

The regular hours for this position are from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Fridays, and subject to change from time to time.

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
• Model work for fixed and removable cases
• Processing
• Investing and packing dentures, partials, night guards
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge tooth anatomy
• Ability to articulate according to Rx
• Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
• Identify through Impressions margins

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: 12 months of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician and is skilled in one or more of the tasks associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician
• No experience required; we offer paid / on the job training

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Wet Grinder
• Sharp Tools/Instruments
• Investment material
• Lathe
• Hand piece
• Boil Out

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information
• Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

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