Dental Lab Technician: Precision Prosthetics & CAD/CAM

Northside Family Dentistry; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Family Dentistry in Cookeville, TN is seeking a skilled Dental Laboratory Technician to fabricate crowns, bridges, dentures and implants. You will work from impressions or digital models, selecting materials and ensuring precise fit and esthetics for patients.

The role requires accreditation, CDT preferred, 2+ years' experience, excellent dexterity, and strong attention to detail. You will maintain inventories, follow safety standards, and stay current with dental technologies to

Qualifications

• Accredited dental laboratory technology program.
• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a dental laboratory technician.
• In-depth knowledge of dental prostheses, devices, and related technologies.
• Extensive experience in constructing, replacing, repairing, and restoring dental devices.
• Proficiency in CAM software.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and precision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Restoring or replacing natural teeth by fabricating crowns, fixed and removable bridges, dentures, and dental implants.
• Constructing dental prostheses for implantology and maxillo-facial reconstructions.
• Receiving physical dental impression molds or computerized models from dental practices and studying dentists' instructions.
• Encasing wax replicas of dental impressions with suitable mold materials.
• Constructing prostheses and devices by replacing wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials.
• Polishing and finishing dental prostheses and devices prior to placement by dentists.
• Making adjustments to dental prostheses and devices before final placement.
• Managing supply inventories, performing routine equipment maintenance and facilitating repairs.
• Documenting processes, as well as adhering to industry regulations and safety standards.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of dental laboratory technologies and techniques.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Accredited dental laboratory technology program

Certified Dental Technician (CDT) preferred

Tools

CAM software

Job description

Northside Family Dentistry in Cookeville, TN is seeking a skilled Dental Laboratory Technician to fabricate crowns, bridges, dentures and implants. You will work from impressions or digital models, selecting materials and ensuring precise fit and esthetics for patients.

The role requires accreditation, CDT preferred, 2+ years' experience, excellent dexterity, and strong attention to detail. You will maintain inventories, follow safety standards, and stay current with dental technologies to