Digital Dentistry CAD/CAM Lab Technologist

Nova Southeastern University; Clearwater, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University is seeking a skilled dental laboratory technician to operate CAD/CAM software, 3D printing machines, and milling units to create crowns, surgical guides for implants, and aligners in the digital dentistry lab.

You will collaborate with faculty to ensure accurate treatment planning and will train faculty, staff, and students in using digital equipment while maintaining labs and records.

Qualifications

• Dental anatomy knowledge and terminology.
• Educations/training principles for curriculum design/teaching for individuals/groups.
• Speaking — talking effectively to others to convey information.
• Active learning — understanding implications of new information for problem-solving.
• Time management — prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Computer – using software applications and database management.
• Learning strategies — selecting procedures appropriate for teaching.
• Complex problem solving — identifying problems and evaluating options.
• Critical thinking — assessing strengths/weaknesses of solutions.
• Active listening — understanding others and asking questions.

Responsibilities

• Operates CAD/CAM software, 3D printers, and milling units to create crowns, surgical guides for implants and/or endodontics, and aligners. Designs must be checked by a faculty prior to milling and manufacturing.
• Trains or assists faculty/staff/student in the use of digital equipment and answers technical related questions.
• Supports faculty and students with milling.
• Supports faculty and students with characterization and glazing of the CAD/CAM restorations.
• Ensures that prescriptions are completed for the finished restorations.
• Maintains supplies inventory such as blocks, diamond burs, fluids, filters and materials for staining and glazing.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Maintains scanners and milling machines i.e., changing the fluids and the filters; maintains a log of the mills when maintenance is done.
• Calls vendor for issues with scanners or mills.
• Completes repair orders and keeps a log.
• Keep the laboratory neat and clean.
• Completes other projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Dental Anatomy

Education/Training

Speaking

Active Learning

Time Management

Computer

Learning Strategies

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Operations Analysis

Repairing

Science

Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

CDT Certification

Tools

3Shape CAD/CAM

Nobel Biocare

Exocad

3D Printing

Job description

Nova Southwestern University is seeking a skilled dental laboratory technician to operate CAD/CAM software, 3D printing machines, and milling units to create crowns, surgical guides for implants, and aligners in the digital dentistry lab.

You will collaborate with faculty to ensure accurate treatment planning and will train faculty, staff, and students in using digital equipment while maintaining labs and records.