Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model)

Perry & Young Dental Lab; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; 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

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NDX Heumann Dental Laboratory in Topeka, KS is seeking a Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) as a trainee position with paid hands-on training. No experience required; start with guided learning and mentorship while you contribute to denture modeling tasks.

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with full-time benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company contribution and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
• Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product and finish date information for correctness.
• Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure.
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material.
• Number all models and impressions with case number.
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique.
• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship.
• Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day.
• Clean work area daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read, write, speak English

Eye-hand coordination

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

No experience required

Tools

Wet grinders

Hand-pieces

Coping Saws

Bard Parker Knives

Steamers

Acetone

Die-Separator

Accelerator

Glue

Die-Hardener

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 several 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 Heumann Dental Laboratory in Topeka, KS.

This is a trainee position that requires no experience. Hands‑on, paid training is provided.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, 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
• Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product and finish date information for correctness
• Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
• Number all models and impressions with case number
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
• Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day
• Clean work area daily
• All other duties as assigned

Skills And Abilities Required

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• No experience required

Hazardous Materials Or Equipment Used

• Wet grinders
• Hand-pieces
• Coping Saws
• Bard Parker Knives
• Steamers
• Acetone
• Die-Separator
• Accelerator
• Glue
• Die-Hardener

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time