Dental Laboratory Technician

Ladd Dental Group; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladd Dental Group is seeking a Dental Laboratory Technician responsible for fabricating both fixed and removable dental prostheses according to prescriptions from dentists. The role emphasizes patient-centric care and entails duties such as constructing dentures, crowns, and various dental appliances.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, completion of relevant coursework, and prior dental lab experience is preferred. This position offers both full-time and part-time options, focusing on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong service skills.
• Ability to utilize dental technology effectively.
• Experience in surgical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate fixed and removable prostheses according to Dentist prescriptions.
• Construct partial or full dentures.
• Manufacture crowns and bridges to restore teeth.

Skills

Customer Focus

Use of Dental Technology

Patient Services

Documentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Dental Laboratory Technician coursework

Tools

CAD/CAM units

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Ladd Dental Group has been providing the highest quality dental care across Indiana communities for over 40 years! By taking our talent and experience and combining it with our top-tier team of dental professionals and business support staff, we are able to deliver our patient-centric model of care to communities that would otherwise go undeserved, with no compromising on care quality or patient experience, all at a great value for patients.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Dental Laboratory Technician maintains and improves patients' oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to Dentist prescriptions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TASKS

• Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
• Restores natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges.
• Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
• Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawbone.
• Replaces missing facial and body tissues due to injury, disease, or developmental abnormality by fabricating maxillo-facial prostheses.
• Constructs prostheses by following the dentist's prescription; making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth taken by the dentist; building-up wax replicas of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on the model; encasing the wax in a mould material and melting away the wax; replacing the wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make the replacement appliance; polishing and finishing the appliance prior to its being placed in the patient's mouth by the dentist.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, electro-spot welding, metal casting, metal polishing, wax modeling, ceramics, wire bending, electroplating and sandblasting; using CAD/CAM units; maintaining supplies inventories; keeping equipment operating.
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
• Updates dental laboratory technician job knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances dental laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position may be either a full-time or part-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on the schedules of the Dentist and needs of the practice.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Dental Laboratory Technician coursework or equivalent experience.
• OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control compliance.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Previous Dental Lab or Office experience preferred.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Customer Focus, Customer Service, Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Patient Services, Surgical Experience, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Attention to Detail, Job Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time, and is frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position requires adequate vision to perform job abilities including close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 35 lbs.

Additional Information

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Most of the work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, multi-line telephone system, printers, scanners, fax machines, and photocopiers. Clinical staff may also interact with clinical instruments, sterilization equipment, and radiography machines. Some of the work may be performed at any of the Ladd Dental Offices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Ladd Dental Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.