Dentures & Removable Prosthetics Technician

Denbright; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Dental Services in Durham, NC is seeking a dependable Removables Dental Technician to join our team. The role focuses on finishing, contouring, and polishing dentures and partials, as well as repairs, relines, and other removable laboratory work.

Whether you have removable experience or want to learn, we value attention to detail and consistent quality within turnaround times. Apprenticeship and on-the-job training opportunities are available to develop skills and ensure success.

Qualifications

• Previous dental laboratory experience, preferably in removable prosthetics.
• Experience finishing dentures and partials is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of finishing, contouring, polishing, and repair techniques.
• Familiarity with dentures, partials, repairs, relines, bite rims, Essix appliances, and nightguards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize quality concerns.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow detailed prescriptions and written instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a production environment.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations without compromising quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, organized, and willing to learn new materials, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Finish, contour, smooth, and polish dentures and partials.
• Finish and polish acrylic, flexible, and other removable partial dentures.
• Finish 3D-printed dentures and removable appliances.
• Remove print supports and prep cases for final finishing.
• Contour gingival areas, borders, and tissue surfaces as needed.
• Complete denture and partial repairs, including fractured appliances and tooth additions or replacements.
• Perform relines and other removable adjustments.
• Fabricate bite rims and record bases.
• Fabricate Essix appliances and retainers.
• Fabricate nightguards and occlusal appliances.
• Assist with additional removable lab procedures as needed.
• Read and follow prescriptions, case notes, and production instructions.
• Inspect cases and identify quality or processing concerns.
• Ensure cases meet quality standards before final QC.
• Meet daily production and turnaround expectations.
• Communicate case concerns to managers or team members.
• Maintain accurate case tracking and follow established workflows.
• Work collaboratively with technicians, departments, and QC.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Use and maintain handpieces, burs, lathes, polishing equipment, and other lab tools.
• Follow all lab safety and infection-control procedures.

Skills

Dental lab experience

Removable prosthetics

Detail-oriented

Manual dexterity

Follow prescriptions

Teamwork

Multitasking

Willing to learn

Education

On-the-job training available

Tools

Handpieces

Burs

Lathes

Polishing equipment

Job description

Absolute Dental Services in Durham, NC is seeking a dependable Removables Dental Technician to join our team. The role focuses on finishing, contouring, and polishing dentures and partials, as well as repairs, relines, and other removable laboratory work.

Whether you have removable experience or want to learn, we value attention to detail and consistent quality within turnaround times. Apprenticeship and on-the-job training opportunities are available to develop skills and ensure success.