Dental Prosthesis Finisher

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental in Irvine, CA, is seeking a skilled dental technician to fabricate and repair dentures and other prostheses according to doctors’ orders. You will read prescriptions, select materials (porcelain, acrylic, metal), and create accurate models for final restorations.

The role requires precise hand dexterity, attention to detail, and collaboration with colleagues to maintain quality standards. Training is provided; pay is $18.00/hr with full-time, on-site work.

Qualifications

• Basic dental training required.
• Prior dental experience is a plus.
• Hands-on dexterity with small components is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and repairs dental prostheses such as dentures, crowns and bridges, and veneers according to doctors’ orders.
• Reads prescriptions with case details and constructs prostheses accordingly.
• Uses materials like metal and porcelain to create and finish appliances.
• Builds wax models from impressions and transitions to final restorations.
• Polishes, stains, and finishes restorations for natural appearance and proper fit.
• Documents procedures and coordinates with quality control to meet standards.
• Operates CAD/CAM equipment and a range of hand tools in a compliant manner.

Skills

Hand/finger dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality standards

Education

Basic dental training

Prior dental experience (a plus)

Tools

CAD/CAM techniques

Electric drills

Lathes

High-heat furnaces

Sandblasting equipment

Job description

Glidewell Dental in Irvine, CA, is seeking a skilled dental technician to fabricate and repair dentures and other prostheses according to doctors’ orders. You will read prescriptions, select materials (porcelain, acrylic, metal), and create accurate models for final restorations.

The role requires precise hand dexterity, attention to detail, and collaboration with colleagues to maintain quality standards. Training is provided; pay is $18.00/hr with full-time, on-site work.